AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGood-Governance Rankings: The Philippines placed 59th out of 133 in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, ranking sixth among Southeast Asian countries, with its strongest showing in financial stewardship. Local Housing Pressure: London’s City Hall warned its reduced housing target could still be missed without “significant” central funding, citing needs like public transport investment and a bigger affordable housing grant. Integrity & Anti-Corruption: Victoria expanded IBAC’s jurisdiction and paired it with a new royal commission on construction corruption, arguing reforms are imperfect but necessary to fix a governance crisis. Public Safety & Regulation: Delhi proposed a draft bill to regulate paying guest hostels and private accommodation after a fatal Satya Niketan collapse, including licensing, police clearance, and safety NOCs plus a public portal listing. Business Access to Government: Singapore launched BizSG, an AI-powered whole-of-government portal to guide SMEs to grants and services, with simplified transactions starting Sept. 30. Procurement & Trade Tensions: US President Trump ordered federal agencies to exclude Canadian-made products from procurement plans worth $50B+ annually, citing reciprocity.
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