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

• [New] Despite the Ninth Party Congress report's attention to economic development, North Korea has in effect declared that it will continue to prioritize defence over the next five years. 38 North
• From 2027 to 2028, new industries with high added value and advanced technologies and sectors like healthcare and social services will become major drivers of development. VOV5.VN
• The final pillar, Protect National Security S & T, specifically calls out China as a threat and proposes to protect critical science and technology through increased scrutiny of foreign investments, companies, and personnel involved in the research and development process. Default
• Bauxite mining represents a significant opportunity for economic growth and development in Guinea-Bissau. ScienceDaily
• The official agenda will address issues directly connected to Thailand's growth prospects over the next decade, including global growth and financial stability, development finance, private-capital mobilization, digitalization and AI, jobs, and sustainable development. Atlantic Council
• The CPF is aligned with Indonesia's commitment to building ecoregion food systems that are sustainable, healthy and resilient, and reducing poverty through the strengthening of food security and nutrition, as laid out in Government of Indonesia's 2025-2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan. TEMPO.CO
• The security wake-up call from the UK AISI serves as a stark reminder that while AI's potential is immense, its development must be tempered with robust safety, monitoring, and alignment frameworks. BuildEZ
• The hope that the remaining 840 million people could be lifted out of extreme poverty by 2030 became the foundation of the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals. Brookings
• Developing countries will require $1.5 trillion annually in infrastructure investments to meet Sustainable Development Goals. Market Data Forecast
• India is projected to grow at 15.0% through 2036, supported by rapid industrialization, growing export-oriented manufacturing, and infrastructure development. Future Market Insights
• In 2023, ADB approved a $240 million project to improve around 700 kilometers of local and inter-farm roads in 12 regions and Karakalpakstan, aligned with the country's Rural Road Strategy 2035 and National Development Strategy 2030. Asian Transport Observatory
• The potential economic consequences are significant: the African Development Bank estimates that a Super El Nino could result in a US$ 10 billion to US$ 20 billion hit across African countries, with impacts extending to food and water security, infrastructure and economic activity. African Mining Market
• Namibia is advancing its green transition through major green hydrogen, renewable energy and biomass initiatives, creating new opportunities for investment, employment and economic development. Global Flow Control
• Non-oil commodities cannot power investment, consumption, and development at adequate scale, especially in a world where access to compute and frontier AI models will become markers of national power, capability, and economic competitiveness. The Moscow Times
• Google Cloud's 2026 AI Agent Trends research identifies agentic AI as a major development in how organizations will approach productivity, complex workflows, customer experiences, and security. Elite Software Solutionss
• The smart city concept has the potential to boost the economic development of global cities by 5% and deliver $20 trillion in additional economic benefits by 2026, said a report released ahead the Future Cities Show in Dubai. tradearabia
• Despite challenges like economic instability and supply chain disruptions, Latin America's focus on affordable housing and infrastructure development will drive steady growth in the coming years. Market Data Forecast
• South Asia's strong global connections make it a zone of opportunity for businesses and governments engaging in infrastructure development, trade, and economic development. Atlantic Council
• The MOU aims to create a structured framework for collaboration that supports commercial development and investment opportunities in Zambia, enhancing bilateral economic ties and opening new markets for U.S. businesses. Govly
• The FY2026 - 27 ADP presents a reform-driven, inclusive and sustainable development framework that is expected to play an important role in Bangladesh's long-term development journey through coordinated advancement in governance, human resource development, regional balance and economic recovery. BSS

Last updated: 11 September 2026