AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoDigital Identity & Payments: Sierra Leone convened a public-private dialogue to build trusted Digital Public Infrastructure, including a national digital ID ecosystem using open-source tech and W3C verifiable credentials—an MoU-linked effort with Bhutan National Digital Identity (Bhutan NDI) and SIGN Foundation. Hospitality Digital Push: Bhutan’s first National Digital Readiness Benchmark for 204 three-star hotels shows average readiness at 6.2/10, with rapid growth in “advanced” hotels but persistent gaps in direct booking and independent online management. Conservation & Ecotourism: Tergola in Haa is set to pilot conservation-led red panda ecotourism, with a 4.4-km nature trail and plans for research, education, and low-disturbance viewing. Energy & Infrastructure: NHPC director Sanjay Kumar Singh received the “Hydro Vibhushan” award for project leadership across major hydro and renewable works, including projects tied to India–Bhutan cooperation. Private Sector Barriers: Bhutan’s Business Regulatory Review Phase II flagged 111 regulatory issues and broader systemic hurdles affecting approvals, overlapping requirements, and compliance flexibility—aimed at easing growth under the 13th FYP. Health Tech & Skills: Bhutan’s GMC partnership news continues to point toward advanced care capacity, while a Tibetan Professional Scholarship Programme offers master’s pathways (including tech and public health) for eligible students.
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