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] The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency is actively exploring promising opportunities to enhance access to affordable, high-quality health solutions through strengthened partnerships with Egypt. Zambia: News Diggers!
• [New] THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency says it is exploring opportunities to enhance access to affordable health solutions through partnerships with Egypt. Zambia: News Diggers!
• [New] By effectively leveraging targeted government schemes, public-private partnerships, and digital transformation, India's MSMEs can unlock their full potential and play a central role in achieving inclusive and resilient economic development. IASbaba
• [New] The ICF enables collective action, empowering global health leaders to build trusted partnerships that unlock the full potential of ethical, person-centered innovation. IFPMA
• [New] Defence Cooperation: India and Croatia will make long-term plans for deepening the defence partnership, focusing on defence production alongside training and military exchange. Compass by Rau's IAS
• [New] The strategic partnership between China and Russia will become closer, both sides coordinate their positions on platforms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS in order to jointly fight the world order invented by the West. EADaily
• [New] Minister Airlangga concluded by encouraging Russian businesses to deepen strategic partnerships in Indonesia, citing opportunities in EV batteries, palm oil downstreaming and wheat exports. The Jakarta Post
• [New] While challenges remain in achieving a truly balanced portfolio by 2035, PetroChina's investments and partnerships demonstrate a clear direction towards embracing the energy transition. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] International participants from the United Kingdom, Singapore, China, India, Turkey, and beyond will share global best practices and forge new partnerships to support Abu Dhabi's long-term infrastructure agenda. Economy Middle East
• In the face of conflict with the West, the regional system will remain the priority for a substantial period, tightening Russia's strategic partnership with China. The Asan Forum
• Beyond robotaxis, Waymo announced a strategic partnership with Toyota to accelerate the development of autonomous driving, which could lead to wider dissemination of Waymo Driver into personally-owned vehicles. Institutional Norway
• XBTO, a global leader in institutional digital asset management, today announced a strategic partnership with Arab Bank Switzerland that will enable the Swiss private bank to launch a sophisticated Bitcoin yield product for its wealth management clients. FinExtra
• With momentum building, Visa has announced a partnership with pan-African fintech Yellow Card to explore stablecoin use cases and opportunities across markets where Yellow Card is licensed to operate to help streamline treasury operations and enhance liquidity management. FinExtra
• Technology group Wartsila has expanded its long-term partnership with EDF Renewables UK and Ireland (hereafter EDF Renewables) to accelerate the United Kingdom's progress toward achieving clean power by 2030. Wartsila.com
• Germany is playing a leading role in supporting partner countries with high potential for green hydrogen production through partnerships and investment. Green Hydrogen Organisation
• From infrastructure investment and law enforcement to behavioral change and international partnerships, Lagos is gradually building the resilience it needs to withstand climate-related risks. TheCable
• Governments across the globe are realizing the potential of 5G and implementing policies for spectrum sharing, expedited permits, and public-private partnerships. P&S Intelligence
• Thales, a global leader in technology and security, announced a new partnership with Google Cloud to develop new data security capabilities powered by generative AI that will improve companies' ability to discover, classify and protect their most sensitive data. Thales Cloud Security Products
• There are opportunities beyond tariffs that experts see as realistic alternatives to boost economic growth in the U.S. while easing geopolitical tensions by leveraging longstanding trade partnerships. Johns Hopkins in Washington, D.C.
• More significantly, DeepMind announced a partnership with the U.S. National Hurricane Center, marking the first time the federal agency will incorporate experimental AI predictions into its operational forecasting workflow. VentureBeat
• U.S. policymakers should anticipate a longer-term strategic race and consider complementary measures: bolstering domestic chip capacity, diversifying critical-minerals sources, and fostering public-private partnerships in semiconductor innovation. News, Events, Advertising Options
• Borouge and Adnoc Logistics & Services have entered a 15-year strategic partnership that will support a significant increase in the production and export of petrochemicals from the UAE. Magzter
• ABU DHABI Borouge Plc and ADNOC Logistics & Services Plc have entered a 15-year strategic partnership that will support a significant increase in the production and export of petrochemicals from the UAE. Aletihad Newspaper

Last updated: 30 June 2025