Our Scans · (ZY.4.07) Development Studies · Weekly Summary

• [New] The 2025-2026 era emphasizes capital discipline, transparent governance, and collaborative risk-sharing - fundamentals for sustainable project development amidst global competition for mineral resources. Farmonaut
• [New] For countries in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, green hydrogen offers real opportunities: supporting industrial development, creating jobs, strengthening energy security, and diversifying economies. LinkedIn
• [New] Ultimately, the Middle East's technological future in 2026 will be defined by the secure, sustainable, and strategic development of its foundational infrastructure. exectechbrief.com
• [New] Regulatory focus on sustainability, resilience, and national security will shape investment decisions and project development across Europe. dotmagazine - joining the dots in the Internet industry
• [New] Prioritising chemical speciation studies will not only strengthen India's environmental governance but also reaffirm its commitment to evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development. Chemistry World
• [New] For India's clean growth, NCBSF aligns biomarker tech with sustainable development by monitoring AMR and climate-driven spillovers without ecological disruption. Chemistry World
• [New] As regulatory pressure intensifies and technological capabilities advance, PCR based materials will play an increasingly central role in shaping sustainable infrastructure and urban development worldwide. openpr
• [New] What India is doing could be mirrored in other emerging economies, which may be able to harness increasingly cheap wind and solar at an even faster rate to power their economic development. CNN
• [New] Continued development of renewable energy assets and net zero aligned infrastructure will likely underpin strong Sustainable Loan volumes throughout 2026. / Australia Westpac IQ
• The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has emphasized future-proofing real estate through place-based risk tools, including satellite hazard data and spatial climate modeling. Core Insights
• Economic development is another key issue, as Bangladesh, once among Asia's fastest-growing economies, has struggled since the COVID-19 pandemic and disruptions to its export-driven garment sector during the 2024 unrest. Economic Times
• Austrian firms worldwide anticipate generally stable economic development in 2026. www.advantageaustria.org
• The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development expects a 2.2% expansion, while eight major global investment banks, including Citi, UBS and Nomura, forecast an average growth of 2.1% in 2026. Yonhap News Agency
• The US tariff regime, combined with reduced development aid from the US and the EU, poses a threat to the global economy, exposing low- and middle-income countries to the risk of economic instability, primarily due to a decline in export revenues. GMK.CENTER
• The first priority is to unify awareness and place building a new generation of Vietnamese people at the core of the development strategy for 2030, with a vision to 2045, while fostering a cultural environment that promotes creativity, innovative thinking, and social adaptability. THE VOICE OF VIETNAM
• The three-stage ERS project is expected to become an engine of economic development for the Chubut province in southern Argentina and take advantage of global demand for SAF. GreenAir News
• As China now moves towards comprehensive rural revitalization, balancing external assistance with internal development capabilities is crucial, laying a more stable foundation and creating more opportunities for poverty-stricken regions and populations. CGTN
• Upcoming UN water meetings, the end of the Water Action Decade in 2028 and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals deadline should be used as turning points to elevate water within climate, food and biodiversity negotiations. Geographical

Last updated: 13 March 2026