Tag #Economic Development

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US High-Speed Rail: Slow Progress Amidst Global Expansion

The US is building its first high-speed rail lines, but faces challenges including slow planning, cancelled funding, and a car-centric culture, lagging behind countries like China and those in Europe that have invested heavily in extensive HSR networks.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Trump Finalizes Record-Breaking \$600 Billion Deal with Saudi Arabia

President Trump finalized a historic \$600 billion investment deal with Saudi Arabia, including a nearly \$142 billion arms agreement, signifying a renewed and strengthened partnership focused on mutual economic and geopolitical gains.

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Reduced Inequality
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Smart Africa Drives Digital Transformation Amidst New US Tariffs

Smart Africa, a 40-nation alliance, is driving Africa's digital transformation through initiatives like an AI council, a bulk purchasing platform, cybersecurity plans, and health data interoperability, while new US tariffs create challenges for African economies.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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New Renfrew Bridge Opens, Boosting Clyde Connectivity

The Renfrew Bridge, a £117m road and pedestrian bridge across the River Clyde, opened on Friday, improving connectivity between Renfrew and Clydebank and marking a significant step in the Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside regeneration project.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Haifa Bayport: Economic and Logistical Success Despite Regional Conflicts

The Haifa Bayport, a Chinese-operated port in Israel, has significantly improved Israel's global port ranking, created jobs, and generated substantial revenue since its 2021 opening, despite regional conflicts and global shipping disruptions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theglobeandmail.com
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Ontario Bill 5 Sparks Controversy Over "Special Economic Zones"

Ontario's Bill 5, which passed second reading, grants the government power to suspend any provincial law within designated "special economic zones," sparking controversy among First Nations, environmental groups, and opposition parties who claim it's antidemocratic and undermines their rights.

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Reduced Inequality
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20th Western China International Fair to Boost Regional Development

The 20th Western China International Fair, running May 25-29 in Chengdu, Sichuan, will feature over 3000 companies from 62 countries and regions, aiming to promote Western China's openness and high-quality development with over 2,000 projects and 3 trillion yuan in investment.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
jpost.com
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NIS 120M Israeli Urban Renewal Agreement Accelerates Or Yehuda Housing Development

The Israeli government signed a NIS 120 million urban renewal framework agreement with four entities for Or Yehuda, allocating NIS 20,000-30,000 per housing unit for infrastructure, accelerating 2,720 potential housing units and 12,847 future units.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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EU's VPA Cancellation Threatens Liberia's Forestry Reforms

Liberia, after a civil war, reformed its forestry sector, canceling logging concessions, implementing a moratorium, and creating a transparent tracking system for timber. The EU's potential cancellation of the VPA threatens this progress, endangering communities, endangered species, and economic sta...

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Life on Land
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Small Business Funding: Access vs. Absorption

Small businesses face a dual challenge: limited access to funding due to systemic barriers and internal capacity gaps hindering their ability to effectively manage capital, highlighting the need for a dual investment approach focusing on both access and absorption.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Latin America's Healthcare Crisis: Bridging the Access Gap to Unlock Economic Potential

Latin America faces challenges in healthcare access due to non-communicable diseases, impacting both patients and systems. Telemedicine and initiatives like Argentina's Plan Sumar, supported by the World Bank, are improving access, while increased investment is crucial to unlock economic potential a...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Mexico City's Plan to Build 1 Million Homes to Address Housing Shortage

Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced a plan to build over 1 million homes, distribute 1 million property deeds, and recover 600,000 abandoned homes this year, with a projected budget of 600 billion pesos and potential for 2 million direct jobs, aiming to address Mexico's housing shortage ex...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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