AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLeadership in Aviation: IATA named Saadia Zahidi as its new director general, starting Nov. 1, making her the first woman to lead the airline body and bringing World Economic Forum experience as Willie Walsh exits July 31. Disaster Recovery & Schools: The World Bank put Venezuela’s June 24 twin earthquakes at about US$19.6bn in direct physical damage, with residential buildings the biggest hit and major impacts to schools and hospitals—raising pressure for faster reconstruction funding. Education Policy in the Caribbean: Jamaica’s CXC is overhauling School-Based Assessments amid AI misuse concerns, with debate over how the changes will affect students and schools. Workforce Skills & Industry Training: The Dominican Republic’s free zones push toward “Free Zones 4.0” spotlights innovation and the need to train technicians and middle managers for higher-value sectors like medical devices and advanced manufacturing. Student Sports & Inclusion: Indian River High School alum Patrick Callow won bronze at the USA Special Olympics Games, underscoring pathways from local schools to elite inclusive competition. Regional Research & AI: Durban University of Technology hosts the DataScientia International Symposium, aiming to put Africa at the center of AI and data science conversations. Higher Education & Community Arts: Miami-Dade students’ artwork helped raise over $100,000 for arts education through The Education Fund’s auction, supporting classroom materials.
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