Global Scans · Partnerships for the Goals · Weekly Summary

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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] Digital Lending is forecasted to grow 12% to $30 billion in loan book balance, while Digital Wealth is projected to rise 22% to $44 billion in 2025 - driven by licensed digital banks capitalizing on strategic ecosystem partnerships. Bain
• [New] Emirates has extended its collaboration with Air Canada through a new partnership that will run through 2032, opening up further opportunities for passengers between the UAE and Canada. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The UK-Kazakhstan minerals partnership is expanding into further work matching UK industry with Kazakh mineral producers, for opportunities in technological partnerships and supply chain security. GOV.UK
• [New] ANPA will invest $50 million in EDU tokens over the next 24 months in partnership with Open Campus and Animoca Brands. Crypto Briefing
• [New] IBM and Cisco announced a new partnership to build a network of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, targeting early deployments in the early 2030s. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Through the British Growth Partnership Fund and other initiatives, the British Business Bank is expected to raise £2 billion in further investment from pension funds over the next five years, supporting the growth of hundreds of companies. GOV.UK
• [New] QBE has entered the booming world of rewards-driven insurance, unveiling a partnership with Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program that will hand out tens of thousands of points to customers who take out eligible home, car or small-business cover. Insurance Business
• [New] Through the AI-Ready ASEAN initiative, a partnership between the ASEAN Foundation and Google.org, 5.5 million people across ASEAN Member States will be trained in AI and digital skills, with a particular focus on women and youth. Antara
• [New] Amazon Web Services and OpenAI have signed a huge multi-year partnership worth $38 billion, with the possibility to grow even more until 2027 and later. Latest AI Tech News: Mid-November 2025 Updates
• [New] Recent News and Project Developments Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation in India is advancing a large-scale waste-to-energy plant expected to generate 18-22 MW daily from incineration of 1,200 tonnes of dry waste, aiming for completion by 2026-27 under a public-private partnership. openpr
• [New] Amazon Web Services and HUMAIN said they will expand their strategic partnership to deploy up to 150,000 AI accelerators inside a major facility in Riyadh known as the Artificial Intelligence Zone.
• [New] Avenzo Therapeutics, in partnership with Duality Bio, will develop, manufacture, and commercialize the antibody-drug conjugate globally, excluding China. Onclive
• [New] By integrating HUD, Commerce, and USDOT into one modern delivery department, Congress can build the next great system of American opportunity: affordable, connected, and resilient communities powered by partnership, innovation, and trust. The Eno Center for Transportation
• [New] There has been a 50% increase in the number of firms seeking new international markets or partnerships, with around a fifth exploring opportunities from new UK trade agreements and a quarter diversifying to reduce the effect of leaving the EU. AZOM
• [New] The UAE announced it is in the final stages of negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Chad, expected to be concluded by the end of 2025. MUFG Research
• [New] Backed by strong local support and aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, CoMotion GLOBAL will serve as the ultimate East-meets-West platform for unveiling innovations, forging strategic partnerships, and charting the next wave of mobility transformation. Automobility
• [New] NMI-Q is a partnership for quantum R&D across the G7 plus Australia, which the UK will co-chair with the US in its inaugural term. Tech.eu
• [New] As the global chemical sector navigates an increasingly complex landscape shaped by the energy transition, digital disruption, and geopolitical uncertainty, strategic partnerships and technological innovation will be key to defining competitive advantage in the decade ahead. News of Bahrain
• [New] South Africa's launch was followed by two years of little progress because the institutional structure needed to be built and difficult policy reforms pushed through before the Just Energy Transition Partnership could obviously progress toward its goals. ODI: Think change
• [New] Over the next decade, Alltech E-CO2 will collaborate with the agri-food industry to shape the future through strategic partnerships and integration. All About Feed
• [New] Top AI companies could tighten their cybersecurity and vet potential employees, perhaps in partnership with the U.S. government. Default
• [New] By fostering public-private partnerships and facilitating foreign investments, India's new space policies are set to unlock opportunities that could transform it into a top-tier global space economy. VentureLab

Last updated: 24 November 2025