AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Payments: Bhutan’s Royal Monetary Authority and Cambodia’s central bank signed an agreement to develop cross-border payments, potentially linking Bhutan with Cambodia’s Bakong QR payment platform. Wildlife Research: A five-year GPS study tracked elephants across Assam, recording more than 38,000 locations and identifying routes between Assam and Bhutan’s Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary—insights that could support conservation and reduce conflict. AI Procurement: A regional conference in Thimphu explored using AI and data to forecast procurement needs and flag irregularities, while keeping fairness and transparency central. Climate Adaptation: Solar-powered pumps are being considered to lift water to farms in Paro and Punakha, where steep terrain limits conventional irrigation. Innovation: Bhutan ranked 74th in the 2026 Global Innovation Index.
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