AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Transformation for Lebanon: Lebanon and the World Bank signed a $150m loan for a Digital Acceleration Project to modernize public services with new digital platforms and data capabilities. Local Infrastructure Deadline: Lebanon’s city officials are seeking approval to expand a landfill phase 3, costing $15.3m and extending the facility’s life by 19 years. Lebanon Tech & AI Policy: The loan lands as Lebanon has already appointed a Minister of Technology and Artificial Intelligence to push digital modernization. Health & Vaccines Policy: A new U.S. executive order pushes for separating childhood MMR shots into different visits, raising concerns among public health experts. Neuroscience Breakthrough: St. Jude researchers published a single-cell atlas of spinal neurons tied to motor coordination, aiming to improve understanding of recovery after spinal injury. Cybersecurity Watch: New reporting highlights rising ransomware activity and the growing link between state goals and criminal hacking ecosystems. Science in the Region: Lebanon’s research ecosystem also intersects with conflict-related tech and safety debates, as civilian harm mitigation and response procedures face renewed scrutiny.
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