AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety: Suriname’s agricultural exporters warn that weak pesticide oversight risks public health and the country’s produce exports, despite an action plan and expertise reportedly available since 2019. Local AI: At Suriname’s first AI Summit, Economic Affairs Minister Andrew Baasaron urged wider access for small businesses and said the country should build its own digital products, not just rely on foreign technology. Healthcare Technology: Paramaribo’s Academic Hospital has installed US$390,000 in endoscopy equipment, aiming to cut waits of up to eight months for gastrointestinal examinations and improve early diagnosis. Digital Cooperation: Suriname and Azerbaijan discussed sharing experience in technological innovation and digital government services, alongside cooperation in energy, mining and agriculture. Rainforest Monitoring: Mongabay’s reporting on controversial land deals and forest clearing helped spur public scrutiny; Suriname’s government has since announced a task force to investigate illegal occupation and deforestation.
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