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

• [New] 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
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region, supported by rapid economic development, expanding digital infrastructure, and a large population of tech savvy consumers. openpr
• [New] Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said India's bioenergy sector has the potential to grow significantly faster than overall energy demand and emerge as a key pillar of energy security, emissions reduction and rural development. https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/
• [New] A Social Mobility Fund is planned for 2027, creating a digital marketplace where low-income families can access development products and services for their children. ST
• [New] The future of South Asia will be affected by the environment of security challenges and economic development. gsdn.live
• [New] The single biggest opportunity for both climate mitigation and economic resilience lies in the accelerated development of the Asean Power Grid (APG). The Star
• [New] The World Economic Forum announced new global commitments to workforce development as its Reskilling Revolution initiative moves closer to its goal of improving access to education, skills, and economic opportunity for 1 billion people by 2030. Mexico Business
• [New] China is emerging as a new leader of sustainable development policy, escalating ESG requirements and pushing standards that will likely spill over to importers. New Polis e-journal
• [New] Sustainable competitive advantage will derive from integrated approaches that create value for multiple stakeholder groups whilst addressing global challenges including energy transition, economic development, and supply chain security. Discovery Alert
• [New] Deep dependence on foreign investment, especially from China, in Cambodia's infrastructure and broader economic development will likely persist. East Asia Forum
• [New] AI is expected to continue its upward trajectory in Mexico, driven by a user base that values technical utility and operational efficiency as the axes of their personal and economic development. Mexico Business
• [New] Integrating the blue economy into national development planning in 2026 could support both economic growth and environmental sustainability. Pakistan & Gulf Economist
• [New] The projected job creation signals positive economic development for India. Whalesbook
• Across the countries where Deloitte NSE operates, the transition to net-zero offers significant economic opportunities, driving innovation and job creation through the development of new products, technologies, and services. Deloitte United Kingdom
• The Alwar Biological Park is expected to boost wildlife conservation, eco-tourism and regional development while strengthening Rajasthan's position in sustainable tourism and biodiversity protection. Guidely
• AI could lose its social permission to compete for resources such as energy, for example, if it failed to generate benefits beyond a few powerful tech firms - such as the rapid development of effective new drugs. The Guardian
• The Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth, driven by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and infrastructure development in countries such as China, India, and Southeast Asian nations. openpr
• National development strategies such as the Cambodia Industrial Development Policy (2015-2025) and the Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework (2021-2035) have placed infrastructure and digital connectivity at the center of economic upgrading. East Asia Forum
• Europe will work closely with Greenland and Denmark to support infrastructure development and enhance regional security. Economic Times
• The Blue Sky Scenario envisions a recovering, equitable planet where technology and wise decision-making support sustainable development, guided by an added Sustainable Development Goal for collective governance. Carbon Removal Updates

Last updated: 06 February 2026