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

• [New] China will take all necessary measures to resolutely combat infiltration and sabotage activities of foreign anti-China forces and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests. Space War
• [New] In line with Vision 2035, Kuwait aims to attract investments and partnerships that will support the development of a tourism infrastructure that balances economic growth with resource conservation. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The Ministry of Rural Development has outlined its strategy to achieve 100% nationwide coverage of clean water and sanitation by 2030. Khmer Times - Insight into Cambodia
• [New] An upcoming test of China's economic development policy will be the degree to which Xi actually puts more priority on nonstate economic organizations and creates conditions for greater domestic innovation. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] The European Union notes the strategic importance of The Gambia's long-term development goals, as set out in its Recovery-Focused National Development Plan (2023-2027), which positions trade as a key driver of economic transformation. EEAS
• [New] Three Memorandums of Understanding signed with the Singapore Economic Development Board during the Singapore Airshow 2026 will strengthen Thales' capabilities in AI, cloud, edge computing, data engineering and manufacturing in Singapore. French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
• [New] EU tariff cuts would create new export opportunities for Mercosur countries and strengthen their economic development. Deutsche Welle
• [New] 2026 will decide whether the present expansion in battery storage constitutes a genuine, sustainable development or merely a statistical aberration. Energy-Storage.News
• [New] The African Continental Free Trade Area provides frameworks for regional economic integration that could support coordinated mining development across multiple nations simultaneously. Discovery Alert
• [New] Education is among the most important targeted sectors due to its role in developing skilled and knowledgeable generations, supporting Vision 2030, economic diversification and sustainable development driven by Saudi talent. Saudi Gazette
• [New] Southeast Asia exemplifies a critical surveillance region, where rapid but uneven economic development places 25% of the world's population at heightened risk. GlobalRPH
• FAO and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development predict a 6% increase in global per capita consumption of animal-sourced foods over the next decade. CNS Media
• Russia will likely accelerate development of AI-enabled autonomous harbour defence systems and underwater acoustic detection networks, while other naval powers reassess port security against sub-surface threats that bypass traditional anti-surface drone countermeasures. Drone Warfare
• Global productivity and economy have slowed down, but the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development expects emerging Asian markets to be resilient. China Business Knowledge -
• If we are to get Zambia back to pro-poor governance, people-centred development, and household-focused economic growth, it will not happen in an environment of acute opposition disunity. The Zambian Observer - The Zambian Observer - Latest Ne
• The best upcoming jobs from 2026-2030 include roles in technology (AI, big data, fintech), frontline services, healthcare, green energy, and software development, driven by global economic and technological shifts. Product Strategist | Kunal Salekar
• Amid a climate crisis that continues to threaten food security across Africa, experts and pastoralists are calling for a rethink in planning and implementing development in pastoral regions of eastern and western Africa. Mirage News
• Vietnam is gradually transforming from a nation rich in heritage into a new creative hub in Asia, where local identity blends harmoniously with the global spirit, opening up opportunities for sustainable development in the creative era. THE VOICE OF VIETNAM
• In 2026, software developers should expect AI tools and agents will transform the development pipeline, from detecting bugs in code to triaging code defects and improving security. Dark Reading
• Adding security tooling into the development pipeline - especially the parts where developers interact with AI systems - will be necessary in 2026. Dark Reading
• Attracting international blockchain companies to establish R&D centers in Ukraine will be part of economic development strategy. MEXC Blog
• With the adoption of the Recovery Plan and its monitoring mechanism, Burkina Faso has put in place a structured framework to guide its economic and social development through 2030. Ecofin Agency

Last updated: 20 February 2026