AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Policy & Skills: Experts say African governments must boost digital infrastructure, internet access, skills, and entrepreneurship to unlock the digital economy, warning that weak regulation and unequal access still slow progress. Youth Power in Burundi: Bujumbura hosts the 5th Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security and Women, Peace and Security, pushing the African Youth Charter’s 20-year promises into real youth participation through laws, budgets, and institutions. Sport for Water in Bujumbura: CRDB Bank Burundi’s CRDB Marathon turns running into community support for clean, safe water, with the First Lady praising sport-led social responsibility. Arts & Community Events: A2VT brings African music and dance roots with Western pop/hip-hop to a performance at Jaquith Public Library on Aug. 13. Fashion & Film Awards: Merck Foundation announces winners of its 2025 Fashion, Song and Film Awards across African countries, spotlighting social issues and health awareness. Elder Care Call: A Burundian Catholic sister urges stronger support for abandoned elderly people, framing care as a society-wide duty. Energy Access Debate: A new look at electrification argues mini-grids aren’t the only answer and may distract from faster, cheaper options.
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