AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRainforest Protection: Mongabay’s reporting on Mennonite land deals and forest clearing helped spur Suriname to create a task force to investigate illegal occupation and rainforest destruction. Saamaka communities are also using satellite technology to defend their forest. AI for Small Businesses: At Suriname’s first AI Summit, Minister Andrew Baasaron said smaller firms should be able to use AI to improve productivity and reach markets—and urged the country to develop its own digital solutions, not just rely on foreign technology. Trade and Technology: Latin American and Caribbean exports rose 19.5% in the first half of 2026. The IDB said Suriname and Guyana helped drive Caribbean growth through higher prices for energy and mining products, while AI infrastructure demand boosted exports elsewhere in the region.
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