AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI for State-Building: Timor-Leste will host a Government Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence on Aug 24 (10:00–12:00) at the Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão Auditorium, aiming to shape AI governance for modern public services and national development. Public Finance Leadership: Auditor-General David Teika Dennis has resigned to become Permanent Secretary for Finance and Treasury, citing the need to address public financial management capacity gaps found in recent audits. Digital Government Skills: Cambodia and Timor-Leste met in Phnom Penh to share experience on Cambodia’s verify.gov.kh document verification platform, with a focus on capacity building for digital governance. Health & Delivery: APLMA CEO says malaria elimination is still achievable in the region, pointing to Timor-Leste’s recent progress as a proof point for sustained action. Trade & Connectivity: Maersk raised peak season container surcharges for imports from East Asia, with Timor-Leste listed among affected origins. Immigration Scrutiny: A Timor-Leste visitor with an Indian passport says he was pulled aside for extra questioning despite visa-on-arrival access. Livestock Policy on TV: The Government Page TV Show will feature the Secretary of State for Livestock on Aug 21, covering production, animal health, disease control, and milk for school meals.
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