AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Skills Push: President Abinader launched “RD Inteligente” to train one million Dominicans in AI literacy, aiming to spread practical know-how beyond programmers. Cloud Training: AWS announced 50,000 free scholarships for Dominicans in AI and cloud computing by 2028, delivered online with government and industry partners. Semiconductors in Academia: Abinader backed PUCMM’s plan for a shared semiconductor lab after the university developed the DR’s first microchip, with international tech partners supporting design and testing. Education Under Pressure: New PISA 2025 results show Dominican students still struggling, with only small shares reaching minimum proficiency in math, reading and science—prompting calls for classroom and family-focused reforms. Emergency Tech Rollout: During the national earthquake drill, Alerta RD reached over 72% of the population, but some users missed alerts as the Cell Broadcast system is still being rolled out. Health Surveillance: The DR reported no anthrax cases but strengthened surveillance amid suspected cases in Haiti. Trade & Supply Chains: The DR and U.S. signed a framework to develop critical minerals and rare earths, while Canada regained access for Canadian beef imports after a DR audit. Tourism Workforce: Turio, a specialized tourism academy, opened to modernize training across the sector.
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