AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Connectivity and Health: The U.S. announced $340.3 million in Caribbean and Central American investments, including $175.8 million for resilient high-speed cable networks and $61.5 million for regional health programs. Haiti took part in the 15-country dialogue, though no Haiti-specific allocation was detailed. Mosquito-Borne Disease Testing: University of Florida researchers developed a low-cost paper test that uses blue LED light and a smartphone to help identify viruses such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya—an approach that could help clinics with limited lab resources. Haiti’s Innovation and Energy: Haiti launched a project to support entrepreneurial innovation and university startups, while its participation in a regional energy meeting brought new commitments for the sector. AI and Haitian Literature: Haitian-Canadian novelist Thélyson Orélien denied using AI to write his bestselling novel, which was dropped from France’s Goncourt prize list after AI-use allegations; he acknowledged past plagiarism.
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