AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Skills Push: El Salvador is expanding its tech workforce via a renewed partnership with Platzi, adding new courses on AI, English, leadership, and entrepreneurship to its Certifícate platform. Science Diplomacy: The country also launched a National Strategy on Science, Diplomacy, and Academic Cooperation, with a new roundtable to link research, universities, the private sector, and international funding—plus ANIA support for an AI-powered agent to help manage the effort. Robotics Leadership: ANIA appointed Dr. Manuel Cardona as Strategic Advisor, aiming to build sovereign AI infrastructure and grow programs like CUBO_ai, with ideas such as a Free Robot Zone. Workforce Inclusion: WorkTech El Salvador wrapped a four-year EU/IDB Lab-backed initiative reaching 13,500 independent workers, boosting training, financial inclusion, and road-safety for delivery and care workers. Blockchain for Development: Cardano Foundation partnered with UNDP’s Alternative Finance Lab for the SDG Blockchain Accelerator, matching blockchain-based solutions to UN development needs, including pilots already in El Salvador. Economy Signals: Service exports hit $1.52B in Q1 2026, led by tourism, with technology services also contributing.
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