AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBhutan’s Nature Accounting: Bhutan has become the first country to adopt Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) at national level, valuing ecosystem services at about $6.2 billion for 2024, announced during Climate Week and the Science Summit in New York. Clean Cooking in Bhutan: A pilot in Gangtey Gewog is distributing electric cooking stoves to cut firewood use, reduce smoke and ease winter fuel burdens. Power Security: Bhutan expects seasonal electricity imports to continue until around 2034, as winter hydropower drops while demand rises. Dream Yoga Meets Neuroscience: Researchers are studying Dream Yoga in Bhutan using sleep monitoring and guided eye/breath signals to understand how lucid dreaming practices work. Digital Payments Expansion: PhonePe received in-principle approval from the UAE central bank for two licences, moving it toward regulated domestic payments in the UAE. STEM Talent Pipeline: Bhutan’s 2026 Civil Service Exam has 1,994 candidates competing for 742 vacancies, with the technical category leading registrations. Regional Tech & AI Policy: Nigeria’s NITDA called for an inclusive AI framework focused on agency, not just access, at UNGA.
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