AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Identity & Travel Tech: Digi Yatra hit a major milestone after an IATA-led trial showed its digital identity can interoperate with global aviation systems and digital wallets, including remote biometric enrolment and airport-to-boarding checks. Digital Government & Interoperability: PNG joined the 50-in-5 push for digital public infrastructure, linking its SevisPNG digital ID, wallet and data exchange to a wider interoperability drive across the Global South. Connectivity Boost: Telikom is now an authorised reseller of Starlink in PNG, promising managed services for households, government and business, especially where fibre and mobile coverage is thin. El Niño Food Security Warning: PNG leaders were urged to prepare for a mid-2026 El Niño, with drought risk flagged for western Pacific regions and potential knock-on impacts for local food supplies. Media & Climate Resilience: Pacific broadcasters are being pushed to strengthen business models and skills while using emerging tech to better cover weather and climate for resilience. Public Sector Tech Skills: NICTA officers completed a public service induction program aimed at strengthening professionalism and accountability in PNG’s ICT regulation.
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