AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUrban Resilience: Thimphu has finalized plans to turn the flood-prone Memorial Chorten stream into a greener, safer corridor, combining flood controls with nature-based solutions. AI in Government: At an ADB procurement conference in Thimphu, Malaysian firm CDC shared how AI can streamline public purchasing; a pilot in Malaysia cut call-centre workload by 15–18%. Glacier Safety: Bhutan’s 24-hour warning centre monitors glacier lakes and rivers through sensors and community sirens, guarding against floods as climate change reshapes the country’s more than 600 glaciers. Digital Health: A new screening drive will use fingertip sensors to check haemoglobin in 10,000 children, monks and nuns across four districts, helping detect anaemia without blood samples. Border Technology: Gelephu’s new biometric terminal uses facial recognition and automated gates to speed crossings for eligible Bhutanese and Indian travellers.
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