AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth & Procurement: The WHO South-East Asia Region adopted a resolution pushing countries to improve equitable access to quality-assured, affordable medical devices, including in vitro diagnostics and assistive technologies, with time-bound steps from planning and regulation to procurement, maintenance, replacement and safe decommissioning. Public Administration: Timor-Leste’s Council of Ministers approved a draft Decree-Law on extraordinary step progression for civil servants, aiming to boost motivation and service delivery efficiency. Tourism & Connectivity: Timor-Leste is being highlighted as an “under-the-radar” 2027 destination, with Dili’s growing flight links, an airport upgrade and a new waterfront convention centre tied to expected visitor demand as the country prepares for ASEAN leadership in 2029. Agribusiness & Food Security: India’s agriculture minister held bilateral talks with Timor-Leste on strengthening institutional cooperation for agriculture research, technology, and food security, including proposals for expert exchanges. Regional Industry Linkages: Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership push is framed around diversifying the economy and attracting investment into energy, tourism and other sectors beyond oil and gas.
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