Name: __NSHIMIRIMANA GODEFROY_____        Institution: _BURUNDI NMHSs____________

1.	What are the most important forecasting challenges for your NMS?

Burundi NMHSs doesn’t have Automatic weather observing system at aerodrome (AWOS) and SADIS System to receive meteorological products from the world Area forecasts system (WAFS) and other products.
Lack of testing, calibration and certification of meteorological instruments and equipment


2.	How many forecasters work for your national meteorology service?

Burundi NMHSs has 8 Forecasters

3.	What qualifications are needed to be a meteorologist/forecaster in your country?
         
          The Meteorologist/Forecaster must be Class I (WMO Classification)


4.	What is the current state of your observational network?  In particular what is the approximate number of  functioning:

a) surface synoptic stations : 6Stations

b) climatological stations with daily rainfall measurements:12 Stations

c) meteorological radars: None 


5.	Are any upper air observations (radiosonde or pilot balloon) made routinely by your NMS?   If so please describe very briefly the specific sites and kinds of observations being made.  

             NONE


6.	What types of numerical model guidance and Internet products do meteorologists in your country use to make forecasts?

We use some Numerical model guidance from Synergy System (PUMA 2010) and this Equipment allow receiving all 15minutes refreshed satellite imageries which provide a range of Meteorological products.
We use also internet to download some products from regional centers  


7.	Are there any particular improvements would you personally like to see made to your current observational network?
To establish periodic inspection and building capacity of our staff

8.	What kind of education is most needed by your staff?

Training for Class II
Training for Class I
Specialization training in Aviation Met; Marine Met and 

9.	Are there separate meteorological services for different purposes in your country?  For example, does the Civil Aviation community depend on forecasts from a specialized forecast agency, or does the military have their own forecasting staff.  (This information is very important for designing possible educational activities, for example.)

None

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