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• [New] The Duqm Economic Forum 2025 underscores Oman's strategic pivot towards sustainable development and technology-driven growth, presenting robust opportunities in tourism, green manufacturing, and smart cities powered by AI. OMANET | Navigate Oman's Market
• [New] While Russia continues to have unique potential for sustainable development, a fundamental transformation of its development model is necessary to serve the wellbeing of people around the world. Novaya Gazeta Europe
• [New] UNCTAD will spotlight new frameworks for debt restructuring and debt-for-climate swaps, alongside efforts to mobilize private finance to close an annual $2.5 trillion financing gap for sustainable development. Washington Trade & Tariff Letter
• The Scottish Government's Women and Girls Fund will deliver grants to women and girl-led organizations across Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia, aiming to contribute to the delivery of Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. The Scottish Government
• Emerging Markets are projected to be significant drivers of global GDP growth, fueled by technological adoption (FinTech, AI), sustainable development initiatives, and structural reforms. The Chronicle-Journal
• Tanzania presents a £2 billion to 3 billion annual export opportunity in critical minerals, offering the UK a strategic partnership to secure green supply chains and support sustainable development. GOV.UK
• Jakarta - Indonesia is positioning itself as a global climate leader by framing the climate crisis not only as a pressing challenge but as a strategic opportunity for sustainable development and international cooperation. Antara
• Context implementation, aligned with local food security and dietary cultures, could synergize CRC prevention with sustainable development goals for malnutrition and non-communicable disease control. BioMed Central
• The Sustainable Development Scenario requires more than 110 GW of electrolyser capacity and 90 Mt of CO2 transport and storage infrastructure by 2050. IEA
• Momentum towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals tied to food and agriculture remains uneven, with worsening gaps across key metrics. Just Food
• India and Singapore have discussed strengthening trade and investment linkages, enhancing cooperation in innovation and digital connectivity, and exploring new opportunities in sustainable development. Economic Times
• By 2025, over 75% of new infrastructure projects will adopt some form of tiered architecture approach, driven by the growing need for digital transformation and sustainable development practices. Industrial Build News
• A key component of sustainable development lies within the vast opportunities for job creation, economic growth, and the potential for global recognition through groundbreaking digital innovations. Global Digital Inclusion Partnership

Last updated: 27 October 2025