Tag #Economic Development

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Nanning-Yulin High-Speed Rail Opens, Completing Guangxi's Network

The 193-kilometer Nanning-Yulin high-speed railway section in Guangxi, China, opened on Monday, reducing travel time between Nanning and Yulin to 48 minutes and completing Guangxi's high-speed rail network, making it the first ethnic minority autonomous region with such connectivity.

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Reduced Inequality
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Senegal, Mauritania Open First Well in Shared Gas Field

Senegal and Mauritania jointly opened the first well of their shared Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) offshore gas field on January 1st, 2024, a key step towards commercializing the approximately 2.5 million tons of liquefied natural gas expected annually from the BP and Kosmos Energy-led project, followi...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Africa's Bitcoin Mining Boom: Ethiopia Leads the Charge

As of December 2024, Africa accounts for 3% of global Bitcoin mining hashrate, with Ethiopia leading at 2.5%—double its 2023 output—using renewable energy and generating \$55 million in revenue for Ethiopia Electric Power. This success is prompting other nations like Kenya and Nigeria to adopt Bitco...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Mozambique's Post-Election Unrest and Broader African Trends

Post-election unrest in Mozambique following the October 2024 vote raises concerns about regional stability, while other African nations grapple with democratic challenges and economic pressures; South Africa's unity government faces pressure to deliver results, and sub-Saharan Africa's economic gro...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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China's Land-Sea Trade Corridor Surpasses 10,000 Train Journeys

The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a key Chinese logistics network connecting western regions to global markets, notably ASEAN, surpassed 10,000 rail-sea intermodal train journeys in 2024, reflecting a 5.1 percent year-on-year increase and a 32 percent surge in trade with RCEP countries.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Alberta Attracts $750 Million Data Center Investment

eStruxture Data Centers is building a $750-million, 90-megawatt data center near Calgary, Alberta, set to open in fall 2026, driven by increased demand for AI and spurred by Alberta's push to become a North American data center hub.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Guangdong Launches First Provincial Low-Altitude Economy Standardization Committee

Guangdong province launched China's first provincial-level technical standardization committee for its low-altitude economy on Monday, aiming to accelerate the formulation of national and local standards and boost the sector's growth, which exceeded \$68.5 billion USD in 2023.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Nanning-Yulin High-Speed Rail Opens, Completing Guangxi's HSR Network

The 193-kilometer Nanning-Yulin high-speed railway section in Guangxi, China, opened on Monday, reducing travel time between Nanning and Yulin to 48 minutes, completing Guangxi's high-speed rail network, and boosting regional economic development.

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Reduced Inequality
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China-Laos Railway Drives Coffee, Tea Boom in Pu'er

Pu'er, China's coffee and tea production saw significant growth in 2024, fueled by tourism boosted by the China-Laos Railway, resulting in increased exports and economic development, with coffee bean production up 26.44 percent and tea up 5.65 percent.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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El Salvador Reverses Metal Mining Ban, Sparking Environmental Concerns

El Salvador's congress overturned its 2017 ban on metal mining on December 23, 2023, prioritizing economic growth despite environmental concerns and potential irreversible damage, including water contamination and public health risks, prompting widespread opposition.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Eight Countries Where Life Got Better in 2024

In 2024, Indonesia achieved record-low poverty and inequality rates, while Poland significantly improved its rule of law after a change in government; other countries including Thailand, Brazil, Bangladesh, Moldova, Botswana, and France also saw positive developments in various areas.

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No Poverty
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Zhejiang's Vocational Schools Attract Surge in African E-commerce Students

Zhejiang province's vocational schools are attracting a growing number of African students, especially from Rwanda, to participate in e-commerce training programs under the Future of Africa initiative, with Jinhua University enrolling dozens of students annually for the next five years and Yiwu Indu...

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Quality Education

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