AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Governance in Suriname: UNESCO’s RAM 2.0 readiness assessment session brought 106 participants from 67 institutions across 10 sectors to map how AI is used in Suriname and what governance, skills and safeguards are needed, with Minister Andrew Baasaron speaking as the process moves from surveys and consultations toward stronger ethical AI rules. Climate Diplomacy on Drought: At UN desertification talks in Mongolia (COP17), countries still couldn’t agree on how to tackle drought and desertification, with Suriname backing flexibility and country-led design while others pushed for a binding global protocol—ending in a deferral rather than a final deal. Suriname Oil-Boom Prep via Fintech: A new look at Suriname’s fintech ecosystem argues the country has about two years to modernise money movement ahead of offshore production (GranMorgu expected from 2028), warning that an oil boom won’t automatically create an inclusive economy if cash-based systems and uneven access to services persist. Regional Border Tensions: Suriname’s new ambassador to Guyana, Ivan Fernald, was sworn in as President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons urged stronger ties and attention to border issues, including the ongoing Corentyne river ferry dispute.
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