AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Bank Jobs Agenda: World Bank officials say private-sector investment is key to job creation and stability in fragile, conflict-affected states, warning that extreme poverty is increasingly concentrated in such countries. Burundi Economic Planning: Burundi plans to raise government spending next fiscal year by about a quarter, citing extra mining revenues and export diversification as support. Midwives Visa Block: Organisers of a major midwifery conference in Portugal say at least 20 key experts from Africa and Asia, including from Burundi, were denied visas at the last minute, threatening progress on reducing maternal and newborn deaths. Ebola Preparedness Support: UK support is highlighted for Rwanda and Burundi to strengthen Ebola preparedness, alongside broader regional funding for response capacity. Regional Displacement Pressure: Tanzania hosts large numbers of refugees, including many from the DRC and Burundi, renewing debate on how to plan protection and livelihoods for both refugees and host communities. Cross-border Migration Friction: Reports also flag tightened U.S. entry rules affecting World Cup travel, and Kuwait’s domestic-worker recruitment restrictions that include Burundi among banned origins. Sports With a Burundi Link: Australia’s World Cup story spotlights Nestory Irankunda, born in a Tanzanian refugee camp after his parents fled Burundi, as he helps drive a major upset.
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