AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBiosecurity: PNG and Australian researchers say stronger community networks could improve early detection of animal and human disease outbreaks. Workshops in Port Moresby brought 15 health and environmental experts together to examine how reports move from villages to authorities. Remote Connectivity: NiuPay donated a Starlink system, solar power and Wi-Fi to remote Bema Catholic High School, connecting 205 students. AI in Government: NiuPay won a Singapore award for its AI tool that checks immigration applications, referring uncertain cases to officers. Forest Science: A study of more than 21,000 trees at Wanang found tree deaths peaked after the 2015–17 El Niño drought, showing its effects can linger after rains return. Cybersecurity: Daltron and ThreatLocker are promoting software that blocks unapproved applications as PNG businesses face phishing, malware and AI-driven attacks. STEM Research: The University of Papua New Guinea and South Dakota Mines have agreed to pursue student exchanges and joint research, with a possible two-plus-two degree program.
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