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] Ukraine-U.S. Partnership in the Unmanned Tech Sector; Challenges Faced by Ukraine's Air Defence Units; Ukraine Plans to Establish a Military Mobile Operator; and 10+ additional developments in defence tech, transfers, and partnerships in Ukraine. Ukraine's Arms Monitor
• [New] The critical factor for Toshiba's green hydrogen business in 2026 will be its ability to transition its strategic partnerships, particularly with Bekaert and Airbus, from agreements into tangible commercial production and technology demonstrators. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] As part of the partnership with Tata Consultancy Services, AMD will deploy 200 MW of its next-gen Helios racks powered by its MI455 X. / India The Register
• [New] For 2026, Saudi Aramco's primary challenge and key indicator of success will be the transition from building infrastructure and announcing partnerships to the commercial operation and monetization of its significant AI investments. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] Germany will seek strategic partnerships with China amid U.S. tariffs. The Asia Cable
• [New] As Canada continues to make the transition to electric mobility, strategic partnerships will continue to play a key role in the move towards a greener future. Auto & Trucking Atlantic
• [New] Samsung plans to broaden technical partnerships with key partners following discussions with global graphic processing unit (GPU) manufacturers and hyperscalers working on next-generation application-specific integrated circuit development. Verdict
• [New] The development of lithium refinery solutions in emerging markets creates additional opportunities for Brazilian producers to establish strategic partnerships beyond concentrate sales. Discovery Alert
• [New] The Division of Mass Transportation, in partnership with the Division of Rail, will work closely with partners to integrate transit into California's transportation system and support initiatives that make public transportation more convenient and more sustainable. Edhat
• [New] Production of the Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccine is expected to commence this year through a partnership with an Indonesian pharmaceutical firm. Myjoyonline
• [New] By fostering public-private partnerships to build localized, open-source AI models and rapidly upskilling the tech workforce, Kenya can transform the threat of automation into an engine for unprecedented economic growth. Streamline
• [New] Fund finance momentum will likely accelerate further in 2026, with sponsors benefiting from more competitive terms and lenders vying for deeper, relationship-driven partnerships. JD Supra
• [New] A strategic partnership between Amazon and OpenAI will develop customized models to power Amazon's consumer-facing products, and Nvidia secured next-generation inference compute arrangements. investing.com
• [New] Nvidia said it is was planning to launch a robotaxi service by 2027 in partnership with an unnamed partner. BBC News
• [New] The IBM-Cisco partnership targets networked distributed quantum infrastructure by 2030. Quantum Zeitgeist
• [New] Strategic partnerships between national oil companies and global energy firms are strengthening project execution capabilities and spreading financial risk. openpr
• [New] For foreign investors, the strengthened Tanzania-Russia partnership opens opportunities in sectors ranging from energy and infrastructure to trade finance, while reducing currency risk and enhancing Tanzania's appeal as a regional investment hub. Mondaq
• [New] A Foundation for Sustainable Impact The Bridging Borders Project Impact Showcase underscored the transformative potential of transnational education partnerships in shaping the future of entrepreneurship education in Nigeria. University of Lagos
• [New] Coordination and data-sharing are accelerating discovery: The ACT for ALS public-private partnership has improved NIH-FDA coordination and is building a centralized ALS data portal that will promote open science and speed breakthroughs. Yahoo Finance
• [New] For some bears, the aggressive expansion of Waymo's network continues to spell uncertainty for Uber and Lyft, whose partnerships with robotaxi companies will take years to grow and become profitable. / USA The Mercury News
• [New] Predictive Analysis: Singapore will likely pursue indigenous drone production partnerships to reduce Israeli dependence while expanding counter-swarm capabilities, potentially integrating AI-enabled autonomous coordination for urban operations. Drone Warfare
• Samsung's partnership with Nota AI might be highlighted, perhaps with faster, more advanced text-to-image generative AI. CNet

Last updated: 09 March 2026