Good governance

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Good governance

PARCEM Renews Push for Budget Reforms as MPs Question Spending Transparency

Lack of execution, poor oversight, and political resistance put Burundi’s programme-based budgeting experiment under scrutiny.

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PARCEM Warns Economic Restrictions Are Stifling Growth in Burundi

Restrictive market policies threaten economic growth, says the local civil society group PARCEM.

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Burundi President Questions Disappearance of Fuel Reserves as SOPEBU Scandal Unfolds

Preliminary figures reveal SOPEBU's loss of 19 million liters of diesel and 12 million liters of gasoline, a shocking blow to the state-owned...

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Burundi President Calls for National Unity to Combat Corruption

"Collective action is crucial to combat corruption," says President Evariste Ndayishimiye at anti-corruption retreat.

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Burundi’s Financial Intelligence Unit Faces Scrutiny Over Operational Deficiencies

OLUCOME calls for the strengthening of CNRF to combat financial crimes.

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12 Years After Bujumbura Central Market Fire: OLUCOME Demands Action on Market Safety

OLUCOME criticizes government inaction and calls for stronger safety measures to prevent future market fires.

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PARCEM Urges Accountability and Effective Management of $168 Million Foreign Aid

“If properly utilized, these funds have the potential to generate foreign currency," says Faustin Ndikumana

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“Where Is the Nation’s Money Going?”: Burundi Speaker Slams Corruption and Self-Interest

Burundi’s national prosperity is under threat, says Speaker, as corruption and mismanagement continue to plague the country.

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