‘Burundi’ Archives
Major Sector Growth Rates in Burundi (2008-2009)
The following table lists the growth rates for major sectors in Burundi, covering both 2008 and 2009. Sector 2008 (%) 2009 (%) Agriculture 4.3 3.5 Mining and quarrying 2.3 7.8 Manufacturing 2.3 6.3 Electricity, [...]
Registering Property in Burundi
Registering property in Burundi takes approximately 94 days as compared to about 81 days for the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This piece outlines the general technical procedures for registering property in Angola, according to the Doingbusiness.org database by the World Bank. The procedures listed are based on an entrepreneur purchasing [...]
News about Burundi: Business, Investment and Trade – Week of July 19, 2010
This week's news on business, investment, and trade in Burundi pulled from Google News. Burundi gets $10 mln IMF loan Reuters Africa "Burundi's economic outlook is positive, supported by strengthened reforms and governance, as well as efforts to continue to improve security conditions," ... How the EAC can assist partner states to trade [...]
News about Burundi: Business, Investment, and Trade – Week of July 19, 2010
Uganda remains best investment destination in East African region - Daily Monitor - monitor.co.ug07/22/2010Uganda remains best investment destination in East African regionDaily MonitorThe WIR report prepared by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) simultaneously released globall more... Liberia: UN Peacebuilding [...]
Burundi: Government Leaders and Key Ministries
 The following list includes the government leaders – the head of state and his/her cabinet – and key ministries of Burundi as of August 6, 2009. Pres. Pierre NKURUNZIZA First Vice Pres. Yves SAHINGUVU, Dr. Second Vice Pres. Gabriel NTISEZERANA Min. of Agriculture & Livestock Ferdinand NDERAGAKURA Min. of [...]
Intellectual Property Laws in Burundi
Intellectual property laws in Burundi may cover such areas as domain names, traditional knowledge, transfer of technology, patents/copyrights, etc.  Burundi is also party to several international intellectual property agreements. The following is a list of some of the intellectual property laws in Burundi in the order of the most [...]
Burundi: Multilateral and Regional Agreements Affecting Multinational Corporations
Transnational corporations (TNCs), both foreign and native, in Burundi may be affected by the following multilateral or regional agreements to which Burundi is a party. Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of other States of 1965. Entered into force on 14 October 1966. Community Investment Code [...]
Laws Affecting Multinational Corporations in Burundi
Foreign affiliates of transnational corporations (TNCs) in Benin are likely subject to the laws listed below, which are not necessarily the entire set of laws to which a TNC is subjected. Industrial Designs Law, August 1964; Source: WIPO (http://www.wipo.org). Patent Law, August 1964; Source: WIPO (http://www.wipo.org). Trademark Law, [...]
Foreign Multinational Corporations in Burundi
Some transnational corporations (TNCs) with foreign affiliates in Burundi are listed below. For further details on the inflow and outflow of foreign direct investment in Burundi, check the World Investment Directory 2008: Africa by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Company Home Country Sector Chanic [...]
Starting (Registering) a Business in Burundi
Starting a business in Burundi takes approximately 32 days as compared to about 45.6 days for the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This piece outlines the general technical procedures for starting a business in Burundi, according to the Doingbusiness.org database by the World Bank. It includes details and requirements to be in good standing with all [...]

