Global Scans · Partnerships for the Goals · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

• [New] U.S. policymakers should build on what has worked: accountable, country-led partnerships that save lives, strengthen local systems, expand economic opportunity, and advance democratic values. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] U.S. policymakers should recognize that stronger U.S. engagement with Africa can deepen economic ties, strengthen global health security, expand opportunity, and reinforce partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and shared prosperity. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Google's partnership with Kairos Power targets 500 MW of SMR capacity by 2035, while Amazon's US$ 500 million investment aims to develop 5 GW of SMR generation by 2039, positioning SMRs as a sustainable power backbone for AI infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In March, Uber announced a massive partnership to invest $1.25 billion through 2031 to deploy up to 50,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 robotaxis exclusively on the Uber platform. AI Supremacy
• [New] China's influence will continue expanding through infrastructure financing, connectivity corridors, and strategic maritime access, while the U.S. will remain a critical actor through maritime power, support for India, and Indo-Pacific partnerships. Khabarhub
• [New] Reflecting the scale of future expansion, Abu Dhabi has announced a Dh55 billion Public-Private Partnership programme to finance 24 new infrastructure projects during 2026 and 2027, making it one of the largest initiatives of its kind in the Gulf region. Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, trave
• [New] Commercial revenue, including sponsorships, partnerships and merchandising sales, is expected to represent the largest share of revenues across women's sports in 2026. Biz Republic
• [New] Australian Neocloud SharonAI and VAST Data announced an expanded strategic partnership under which Sharon AI will deploy 600 PB of the VAST AI Operating System across its AI cloud infrastructure. blocksandfiles
• [New] Under the Malaysia-China strategic partnership, 1,000 scholarships worth nearly RM18mil, 2,000 international training opportunities valued at more than RM10mil and TVET training equipment worth almost RM2mil were announced for students, graduates and educators. The Star
• [New] Uber will launch robotaxi testing in Munich through a partnership with Israeli AI startup Autobrains, using Nvidia's Drive Hyperion platform. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Chinese opposition raises the risk that Chinese investment in the EU could be frozen, going against the objectives of favouring partnerships between EU and Chinese companies and attracting more value added investment. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• [New] For Bangladesh to leap from Digital Bangladesh to Smart Bangladesh will require innovative models, scalable partnerships and opportunities beyond. The Daily Star
• [New] Vendors that move quickly to establish fintech partnerships and regulatory licences in growth markets, particularly India, Nigeria, and Indonesia, will create durable competitive advantages that pure-software platforms cannot easily replicate. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Japanese officials expressed interest in expanding opportunities for student exchange programmes and fostering stronger academic partnerships between institutions in both countries. Antigua News Room
• [New] The United States needs to create a strategic reserve of critical medicines and build allied partnerships to manage near-term acute risks. Council on Foreign Relations
• [New] In Canada, Ming Yang and Oceanic Wind Energy signed an MoU, regarding a 1.5-2GW project in the Hecate Strait, while Envision Energy signed a strategic partnership with Cape Breton China Corp., focused on development opportunities in Nova Scotia. Windpower Monthly
• [New] As a key hub of the global AI supply chain, Taiwan will continue to play a vital role in connecting innovation, technology, and international partnerships. Cision PR Newswire
• Hong Kong plans to launch a new gold clearing system as early as July through the Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing Company, developed in partnership with the Shanghai Gold Exchange. investing.com
• A recently announced partnership with Raidiam and the Retail Energy Code Company will see the business providing a consent framework for the UK energy industry to securely share smart meter data controlled by the consent of end-customers. GlobeNewswire
• High-level participation from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank will reinforce the EU's commitment to scaling investment and expanding strategic partnerships in Nigeria. International Partnerships
• Companies such as Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation expect to begin commercial service in 2026, while the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) eVTOL Integration Pilot Program is working to accelerate deployment in partnership with state and local governments. TTA

Last updated: 29 June 2026