AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoResearch: Sherubtse College and India’s Fazl Ali College held a joint symposium in Kanglung on science, sustainability and society, bringing faculty and students together to share research and explore collaboration. AI in Government: At an ADB conference in Thimphu, Malaysia’s CDC presented its AI-supported public procurement system, highlighting how automation can help officials assess information and make decisions. STEM: Team Bhutan won two awards at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, showcasing the country’s young innovators. Renewable Energy: Voith Hydro will supply equipment for Bhutan’s 90MW Jomori hydropower project in Samdrup Jongkhar, adding two generating units. Digital Access: Elderly Bhutanese say limited digital skills and language barriers make smartphones and online public services difficult to use. Himalayan Safety: Scientists say AI could scan satellite data for signs of unstable slopes and help provide earlier warnings of disasters across the region, including Bhutan.
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