Our Scans · (ZY.4.09) Education · Weekly Summary

• [New] Aboriginal communities will benefit from a $246.8 million package over four years, supporting programs in health, education, employment, and justice, as well as economic development partnerships with business. RSM Australia
• [New] Better education on existing opportunities, streamlined government application and reporting processes, as well as business mentorship opportunities, are all opportunities for Canada to support Indigenous-owned SMEs. TheFutureEconomy.ca
• [New] To sum up, addressing SaaS security risks in 2025 requires a multifaceted approach that combines technology, policies, and continuous education. TrustCommunity
• [New] Given the current global economic crisis, the changing student profile, and the advancements in AI technologies, using current AI models as OSCE evaluators could reduce costs in medical schools, as well as accelerate student quality and technological transformation in education. BioMed Central
• Over the last few decades, the United States has invested billions of dollars in Nigeria's health, education, and agriculture sectors-saving lives and creating economic opportunities. U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria
• Regional economic growth relies on greater connectivity - connecting people to places reliably and quickly and opening up opportunities from education and employment to leisure and local industry. Ground Engineering
• By unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity. Business Tech Africa
• China frames education as soft power, integrating African students into its economic and cultural ecosystem through language programs, job opportunities, and strategic influence. The Cipher Brief
• Unleashing Africa's Potential Through Health and AI Gates emphasized that Africa's future hinges on unlocking human potential through health and education. Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site - Lusaka
• Sustainable development initiatives can help create lasting change by providing education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for the people of Gaza. Breaking News Now
• Bill Gates' $200 Billion Bet on Africa's Future The Gates Foundation has announced plans to deploy $200 billion by 2045 to strengthen Africa's healthcare, agriculture, and education sectors. Newspot Nigeria
• Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services enable digital transformation in areas that would otherwise have been left behind, providing access to economic opportunities, education, and healthcare. Mmegi
• With continued support from Vision 2030, technology, and education, Saudi Arabia is on its way to becoming one of the most dynamic job markets in the world. Teleport Manpower Consultant
• Economic instability and challenges in social services mean that Laos is in danger of losing gains it has made in poverty eradication, education, nutritional status, and other key human development indicators. World Bank
• Grigorenko emphasized that digital technologies have become an essential part of improving processes in many areas in Russia - from public administration and electronic government services to healthcare and creating new opportunities in education. Sputnik International
• Over 33 million jobs expected by 2028 in sectors such as technology, retail, health, and education. PMF IAS
• AI offers a powerful opportunity to accelerate SDG progress by enhancing decision-making, fostering innovation, and addressing global challenges across sectors like health, education, and climate change. UN DESA Publications
• As digital services become central to sectors like agriculture, education, finance, and healthcare, access to Starlink's technology could empower local innovation and economic growth. TechCabal
• A study by McKinsey & Company emphasises that AI-led education technologies have the potential to mitigate the achievement gap between high and low-performing students by up to 20%. EDEXLIVE
• The expansion of access to education and healthcare, coupled with the creation of job opportunities in key sectors like agriculture and industry, improved the living standards of many Ghanaians. Blogger
• Closing the Digital Gender Divide: Women around the world still face barriers to accessing technology, including limited internet access, fewer opportunities for digital education, and gender-based biases in tech industries. Sakshi Post
• Bridging the digital divide would help bring new economic opportunities to millions of Mexican citizens, connecting them to new opportunities for education and employment. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Rural America is seeing the potential of Starlink to bridge the digital divide, offering access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunity - something many have long argued is a fundamental right, not a luxury. Memesita

Last updated: 27 June 2025