Our Scans · (LF.17) 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] Artificial intelligence is reshaping labor markets and work in ways that will profoundly affect women workers, who comprise almost half the workforceNational Partnership calculations from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. National Partnership for Women & Families
• [New] The commercialization of reactor capacity, launch of the HAF003 QA reform, and global partnership narratives all raise the bar for operational readiness, but without concrete and complete implementation details, risk abounds for foreign suppliers. FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C
• [New] The funding, managed by KfW, Germany's Development Bank, will cover actions to support the not-for-profit organizations Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator (CARB-X) and the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (GARDP). Public Health
• [New] TAT has proposed establishing a Thailand-China Tourism Partnership 2026-2030, linking national and local agencies to support subnational cooperation, encourage government-industry exchange, and promote more balanced tourism flows between major and emerging destinations in both countries. TAT Newsroom
• [New] Companies that have large supply chains or partnership relationships with countries or other international locations may face risk from tariffs, regulatory scrutiny or export restrictions. WTOP News
• [New] The proposed Framework for Partnership on Circular Economy marks a golden opportunity to form a regional partnership in Central Asia, joining other regional partnerships in Latin America and the Caribbean and Africa. United Nations Environment Programme
• [New] Hyundai, which had the conviction to open a major new EV manufacturing facility in Georgia, was rewarded with a landmark multi-year partnership with Waymo, with negotiations underway to supply up to 50,000 IONIQ 5 robotaxis by 2028, a deal potentially worth $2.5 billion. G2 Insights
• [New] Recent innovations like the QUADESSY system in partnership with Cartessa Aesthetics could enhance revenue potential as demand for advanced aesthetic procedures rises globally. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The close partnership between U.S. and Japanese intelligence will only grow closer in the coming years. Washington Examiner
• Both Singapore and Japan will continue to collaborate, such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. ST
• As country coordinator for ASEAN-Japan dialog relations, Singapore will continue to strengthen the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, especially ahead of Singapore's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027. ST
• The multi-year partnership will transition more farmers in Europe to regenerative practices and financial incentives. AgFunderNews
• The military partnership between Mogadishu and Washington is expected to deepen as the federal government attempts to fill the security vacuum left by the phased withdrawal of traditional African Union peacekeeping forces. Essydo Politics
• The Pecem Green Hydrogen Hub in Ceara is attracting USD 18 billion from investors including Fortescue, backed by World Bank financing and EU partnership corridors targeting European hydrogen imports by the early 2030s. The Rio Times
• The Ebara Elliott Energy partnership gives NuScale Power a concrete 2027 target and a clear story around petrochemical process heat. StocksToTrade
• A new partnership with Google will provide real-time bus tracking through Google Maps, particularly benefiting rural areas where services are less frequent. UKAuthority
• Regional Partnership Potential: Combined diamond production capacity from Botswana, Angola, and Namibia could establish an African diamond alliance controlling significant global supply chains while coordinating pricing and distribution strategies. Discovery Alert
• Last week, Amazon-owned AMZN Zoox announced a partnership to launch its robotaxis on Uber's platform in two US cities by the middle of 2027. Morningstar, Inc.

Last updated: 04 May 2026