AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConnectivity: Digicel PNG, Vodafone and Telikom have agreed to share mobile towers voluntarily, a move expected to lower internet costs and extend coverage to rural and remote communities. Digital Health: With Australian support, PNG is introducing OpenELIS Global to digitise laboratory records and improve the sharing of test results, laying groundwork for a connected national health network. Climate Preparedness: As El Niño dries up rivers, wells and gardens, a call has been made for PNG universities and government agencies to research water storage, irrigation and other ways to prepare for future dry spells. Marine Science: PNG UNRE and European university partners trained 25 participants in coral reef research, including DNA analysis and coral-bleaching monitoring. Power Supply: Lae’s repeated blackouts highlight pressure across generation, transmission and distribution; the K236.7 million Ramu transmission upgrade is intended to strengthen supply. School Access: Forty-five off-grid schools are set to receive solar power and Starlink internet.
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