AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI & Research: Uzbekistan’s Besqala Mining Valley is set to become the country’s first tax-free crypto mining zone, with a new Karakalpakstan-wide regulation approved by the Ministry of Justice and incentives running until 2035. Digital Economy: Kyrgyzstan launched a state digital investment platform (“AIS Investments”) to connect investors and government bodies in one online space, using AI tools and an interactive investment map. Responsible AI: The ITU unveiled its AI for Good Lab in Geneva to help developing economies scale responsible AI via policy support, skills training, and public AI infrastructure. UNESCO & Heritage: UNESCO added “Tashkent Modernist Architecture” to the World Heritage List, expanding what counts as Uzbek heritage beyond the Silk Road era. Energy & Industry: Masdar secured $5bn financing for a 24/7 solar-plus-battery project in the UAE, a major signal for firm clean power. Regional Connectivity: Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev reviewed New Tashkent construction progress, including a new Nizami-named pedagogical university campus with research labs and information systems. SCO Cooperation: SCO media and think tank summits in Bishkek focused on practical cooperation across digital economy, scientific and technological innovation, and AI.
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