AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCuba Tech & Health Policy: Cuba is still waiting for its first private community pharmacy, even as regulators move ahead with 36 pharmaceutical projects (three already being set up, 14 approved to continue) under new rules that allow non-state management for medicine marketing and production. Human Rights & Tech Diplomacy: Freedom House launched its Ambassadors for Freedom program, naming Cuban human rights defender Carolina Barrero among inaugural advocates, spotlighting threats to freedom and pushing policymakers to act. Cuba Energy Reality Check: Multiple reports this week point to Cuba’s ongoing fuel and electricity shortages, with citizens adapting and universities starting the academic year amid blackouts. Regional Tech & Innovation Watch: The 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit opens in New Delhi Sept. 12–13, with expanded membership including Cuba as a partner country, and a strong emphasis on resilience, innovation, and cooperation. AI Education Push (US-linked): Samsung and the Mark Cuban Foundation plan free AI classes for students, focusing on AI literacy, verification, and responsible use—an approach that could resonate with Cuba’s education and digital skills debates.
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