AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedtech Momentum in Costa Rica: CINDE says Costa Rica’s US$10B medtech exports are shifting from manufacturing into R&D, advanced engineering, AI-led healthcare, and higher-value work as global firms rethink supply chains. Startup Push: Costa Rica launched “LEAPCR,” a national program run with the Inter-American Development Bank to accelerate high-potential startups, pull in investment, and create quality jobs through capacity building and early-stage financing. Digital Life in Costa Rica: A UCR study finds Facebook still leads (80% of adults), while TikTok is the fastest-growing network (58%), with usage spreading beyond younger groups. Education Quality Warning: Ghana’s GTEC flagged 70 unrecognized tertiary institutions across multiple countries, urging students to verify accreditation before enrolling. Forest Health, New Way to Measure: Researchers propose assessing forest recovery by sound—moving beyond satellite canopy cover to better reflect ecosystem functioning.
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