AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Governance: Suriname is moving ahead on ethical and responsible AI after UNESCO convened a multi-stakeholder session to roll out its Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM 2.0), bringing 106 participants from 67 institutions across 10 sectors to map how AI is already used and what governance, skills, and safeguards are needed. Drought Talks: At a UN desertification summit in Mongolia, countries still couldn’t agree on a binding global drought protocol; Suriname backed flexibility and country-led design, with negotiations set to continue at the next summit in Egypt in 2027. Regional Transport: The M.V. Canawaima ferry between Guyana and Suriname has resumed after Surinamese maritime regulators lifted an operational ban, with priority given to clearing stranded passengers, vehicles, and cargo and the service expected to run on its regular timetable. Fintech & Oil Readiness: A new look at Suriname’s fintech future argues the country has a narrow window to modernise how money moves ahead of the offshore oil boom, so growth is more inclusive and less cash-dependent. Culture Links: Indonesia and Suriname are exploring cooperation to promote shared Javanese heritage globally, including possible joint UNESCO intangible heritage nominations. Sports: Club Sando closed in on group-stage progress in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup with a 2-0 win over Defence Force.
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