AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaritime Security & Regional Cooperation: The Quad is framing Indo-Pacific maritime security as a “public good,” pushing cooperation despite diplomatic friction. PNG Defence Engineering: PNGDF launched Exercise Pukpuk at Igam Barracks in Lae, a multinational engineering push with Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Community Tech & Skills: DWU ran a language documentation workshop with the University of Oregon, training students and communities to preserve PNG languages using SayMore. AI Governance: PNG is drafting new laws to curb AI misuse, including deepfakes, voice cloning and digital impersonation. Digital Workforce Push: UPNG relaunched its Centre of Excellence in Information Technology, with new IT, database and cybersecurity certificates starting July 20. Cybercrime Warning: UNODC warns Pacific youth that the digital-asset boom is also opening the door to scams and irreversible losses. Maritime Education: Steamships and Australia Awards PNG relaunch Women in Maritime scholarships with sea-time placements. Science & Environment: NASA satellites captured signs of a Bismarck Sea underwater eruption that could eventually form a new island. Health & Training: A push for overseas doctors to complete local training aims to better match PNG’s diseases and healthcare realities.
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