AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Capacity Building: India’s EAM S. Jaishankar says it will tailor capacity-building programmes for Pacific Island countries under the FIPIC framework, with professionals trained in India for priority areas they nominate. Deep-Sea Mining & Sovereignty: Naoero president David Adeang told the UN General Assembly he will withdraw from the ICC and urged the International Seabed Authority to “adopt the rules” faster, warning delays could push smaller states to act without waiting. Development Finance for Nauru: At the ADB annual meeting, Nauru’s President David Adeang and Deputy Finance Minister Delvin Thoma highlighted priorities aligned to ADB’s focus on food security, digital access, energy connectivity and climate resilience. Seasonal Work Links to Agriculture: New Zealand published the 13-country list eligible for its RSE Limited Visa for horticulture and viticulture, including Nauru, with a stay cap of up to seven months in an 11-month period. Social Protection Gap: A UN DESA policy brief says Pacific SIDS—including Nauru and Fiji at around two-thirds coverage—need stronger social protection to handle climate and economic shocks. AI & Local Control: Pasifika AI creator Kevyn Wahuzue warns Pacific-focused AI must not speak for communities without formal mandate.
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