AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEAEU & AI Policy: Armenia’s Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan says Yerevan will keep participating in the Eurasian Economic Union in “good faith,” while pushing for practical harmonization, trade liberalization, and transport diversification—alongside a push for responsible AI with common ethical principles and human oversight. Digital Governance: The government approved new procedures for secure data exchange between state information systems, aiming to fix isolated databases and support “one-time access” for citizens. AI Education Push: Firebird will launch “Firebird Labs,” bringing AI access to 50,000 students, teachers, and researchers in Armenia with support from OpenAI and the education ministry. Green Finance Deal: Ameriabank and the ADB signed a $100 million agreement to expand micro, SME, and green finance in Armenia. Biodiversity Funding Alarm: Conservation groups warn that the UK’s Darwin Initiative biodiversity funding is being cut, potentially excluding Armenia from eligibility for wildlife and habitat projects this year. Energy & Industry at Nairit: A Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund is set to tackle environmental issues at the Nairit plant. Local Impact: Byblos Bank Armenia covers tuition for 9 displaced Artsakh students at Gavar State University.
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