Burundian industries must promote innovation in environmental protection. They must anticipate climate risks by adopting waste management strategies and ecological solutions. The government of Burundi, for its part, must encourage ecological investments by putting in place accompanying measures. These are the recommendations of green economy experts at the industrial fair held from September 4 to … Read more
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External competition and the difficulty of accessing local and international markets are, among others, the challenges facing emerging industries in Burundi. This was mentioned by young entrepreneurs met during the exhibitions organized as part of the 6th edition of the Industrial Fair, which is being held at the Source du Nil Hotel in Bujumbura from … Read more
Road safety is a persistent global crisis. In line with the publication of articles on the general states of transport, Burundi Eco addresses, in this issue 625, the multi-sectoral management of road safety and the role of government auxiliaries. This follows issue 623, in which Burundi Eco returned to the creation of transport corridors In … Read more
The main constraints facing the Icuriro cooperative are the lack of electricity and untimely power cuts. This cooperative is responsible for making soap from palm oil, as well as oilcakes for livestock. Butibuti Thierry, vice-president of the Icuriro cooperative: “Currently, the cost of supplying palm nuts is 2150 FBu per kg” Based on Gasenyi hill, … Read more
There are no incentives to promote green industry in Burundi. OBR services explain that the available incentive measures are those provided for by the investment code and are applied to all investors. However, industrialists express that the establishment of specific tax advantages for the green industry could encourage investors in the sector Paving stones obtained … Read more
Despite waste recovery initiatives, the economy is not yet entirely green. National expert on persistent organic pollutants informs that a real green industry requires effective synergy, good coordination and an appropriate framework, both political and technical Jérôme Karimumuryango, national coordinator of the GPDEC project: “A true green industry must be based on synergy, coordination and … Read more
The Art in life center in Rumonge uses paper waste as a raw material to create a variety of sculptures. This waste, often underestimated, allows artists to create creations as diverse as human forms, plants, etc. However, the limited work space and the absence of machines to shred paper and dry products represent obstacles to … Read more
Students at the Buhumuza campus complain that they have not received their loan-scholarship for about six months. The student representation indicates that they are living a nightmare due to this irregularity and the increase in prices on the market. In addition, after four years of existence, this campus also suffers from the lack of equipment. … Read more
On Munzenze hill, in Mishiha commune, Cankuzo province, the Burundian government has set up a center since 2023 to accommodate street children, mostly from the city of Bujumbura. Today, the living conditions of these children have gradually improved, according to the local population. However, they still lack adequate clothing to protect themselves from the cold. … Read more
