AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate and Food Systems: A COP31 report chaired by former Costa Rican president Carlos Alvarado says governments could redirect part of the US$842 billion spent each year on farm subsidies toward climate goals, nature protection and food security. Public Health Research: Costa Rica expanded shellfish bans in the Gulf of Nicoya after lab tests found toxins from a red tide. The toxins cannot be seen or smelled, and cooking does not remove them. Semiconductor Skills: A new public-private-academic initiative offers three- to six-month training for high-tech jobs. Its semiconductor program has already certified 60 professionals in chip design. Medtech Engineering: Costa Rica’s medical-device exports topped US$10.8 billion in 2025, and local teams are taking on more product design and engineering—not just manufacturing.
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