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Politics Sub-Saharan Africa

Impact of the 2015 elections on Burundi’s economy

In 2015, Burundi will face not only local and legislative, but also presidential elections. Their importance for the democratic transition process of this post-conflict and extremely poor country cannot be

Economics Sub-Saharan Africa

Burundi’s new tax system improves investment transparency

Intense efforts at reforming the income tax system have paid off. Investors in East-Africa can rejoice as the playing field for businesses in Burundi is stabilized. An autonomous government agency has overhauled

Economics Sub-Saharan Africa

East African Community moves toward a single currency

The East African Community (EAC) signed a Monetary Union Protocol at the end of last year, putting it on track to introduce a single currency by 2024. The East African Community,

Economics International

10 countries most improved in “Ease of Doing Business”

The top ten list of most improved countries in the new Ease of Doing Business report from the World Bank includes some surprising members. The World Bank has just put