AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSeychelles–China Trade & Tech: Seychelles Finance Minister Pierre Laporte praised China’s fast growth in services trade at CIFTIS in Beijing, pointing to AI, fintech and digital innovation as openings for smaller economies. Renewables & Solar: Seychelles and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) reaffirmed cooperation to speed up solar PV adoption, with talks focused on renewable energy priorities. Local Health Tech & Wellness: Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island launched a 60-minute Wellness Medical Screening using non-invasive tech to analyse 30+ biomarkers, feeding into personalised multi-day programmes. Education & STEM in Practice: Grand Anse Praslin teachers visited Mahé for hands-on learning and cross-curricular ideas they can bring back to classrooms. Conservation Science: A study revisits how introduced goats became a major conservation problem in Seychelles, including early eradication efforts on Aride Island. Global Fintech & Payments: Central bank leaders discussed CBDCs, stablecoins and tokenised deposits, with Seychelles included in the conversation on payment sovereignty. Visa/Travel Tech (Seychelles angle): Morocco and Seychelles citizens may qualify for Canada’s eTA (not a blanket visa waiver), if they meet specific eligibility rules. Transport Tech & Infrastructure: Seychelles readers may note regional momentum: Ghana outlined rail, maritime and road reforms to improve connectivity and safety.
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