AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoEbola Preparedness Boost: The UK pledged £800,000 to support Ebola preparedness in Rwanda and £800,000 in Burundi, focusing on surveillance, infection prevention and control, WASH at high-risk border points, and risk communication. Ebola Response Funding: The U.S. added $20 million (Ksh2.59bn) for Ebola preparedness in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan, bringing total direct support to over $220 million, with more support for emergency operations, testing, border screening and medical supplies. Cross-Border Trade Rules: The East African Business Council urged Tanzania and Burundi to publish a clear list of commonly traded goods under the EAC Simplified Trade Regime, saying unclear border rules are hurting women and youth traders at Kobero–Kabanga OSBP. Logistics & Trade Facilitation: The EU allocated €17m to Kenya’s Northern Corridor for cold-chain infrastructure and trade facilitation, aiming to cut transit delays and reduce post-harvest losses. Infrastructure Watch: As Tanzania’s SGR expands and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline nears completion, new reporting flags environmental and wildlife corridor risks tied to major transport and energy projects.
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