AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoForest & Climate Tech: Indonesia and FAO launched the MERANTI project (US$4.83m, Norway-backed) to modernize forest monitoring using the IHN 2.0 system and remote sensing, aiming for faster, more accurate forest data for mangroves and community-managed forests. Health Workforce & Education: At the WHO South-East Asia meeting in Dili, India’s Health Minister JP Nadda highlighted a major expansion of medical training since 2014—medical colleges more than doubled and MBBS/PG seats rose by about 177%—to improve access to specialized care. Agriculture Research Links: India’s agriculture minister Shivraj Chouhan held talks with Malaysia and Timor-Leste on cooperation in agricultural research, technology, and innovation, including interest in an MoU framework and expert exchanges. STI Governance Cooperation: STEPAN began a new phase of regional cooperation on science, technology, and innovation policy (2026–2030), including a comparative study of Malaysia and Timor-Leste STI governance systems. Border Research & Language: In Kupang, Indonesia’s Undana and Timor-Leste’s consulate agreed to deepen border research on watershed issues and expand Portuguese-language education and student exchanges.
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