AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealthy Aging: Bird-watching programs can ease agitation and loneliness among older adults; Costa Rica’s abundant backyard birds make the activity an easy, low-cost option. Public Health: SENASA expanded shellfish restrictions in the Gulf of Nicoya as toxic red tide spreads. The toxins can’t be seen or removed by cooking, so check harvest sources and follow official bans. Tech Talent: A new public-private-academic initiative will offer short certifications to build Costa Rican talent for semiconductor and advanced technology jobs. Medtech: Costa Rica is moving beyond manufacturing medical devices, with local teams taking on more product design, engineering and improvement work. Marine Science: Researchers are studying pollution exposure in Ostional sea turtles, while smartphone-based 3D mapping is helping document Pacific coral reefs. Digital Skills: INA and Camtic have teamed up to strengthen technology training and innovation.
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