Global Scans · Partnerships for the Goals · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

• [New] JEF leaders are today expected to announce an enhanced JEF partnership with Ukraine, bringing the JEF grouping - some of Ukraine's staunchest supporters - and Ukraine even closer together. GOV.UK
• [New] Announced at the International Investment Summit, the British Business Bank will establish the British Growth Partnership, encouraging more UK pension fund and other institutional investment into the UK's fastest growing, most innovative companies. British Business Bank
• [New] IonQ expects the proposed acquisition of Capella Space to expand its quantum computing partnerships with U.S. top-secret government agencies and boost its position in advancing quantum networking technologies that could back infrastructure development in the space economy. GovCon Wire
• [New] While Meta has gained momentum through its Ray-Ban partnership, Apple's planned integration of AI, spatial video, and refined hardware could establish a new industry benchmark. iThinkDifferent
• [New] Starlink's emergency performance in Europe will accelerate partnerships with national governments, cementing its dominance as a critical infrastructure layer. UNDERCODE NEWS
• [New] Partnerships with FinTech companies, e-commerce platforms, or other digital service providers could create new digital marketing opportunities, allowing HDFC Bank to promote its services within other digital ecosystems or offer integrated financial solutions marketed digitally. Top-Rated Digital Marketing Training in Bangalore - Boo
• [New] Advancements and global expansion of digital technology in disaster risk management The promotion of research and development in technologies such as predictive modeling, digital twins, and AI will occur through partnerships among industry, government, and academia. Digital Agency
• [New] There are potential partnerships that startups could exploit in the U.S. Regarding plant-based meat, a lot is happening in the U.S. that offers us the potential of great partnerships. SKYTOP
• [New] In a new multi-year partnership, Uber and autonomous vehicle (AV) company May Mobility will begin rolling out driverless rides in Arlington, Texas by the end of 2025 - with thousands more vehicles planned across the U.S. in the coming years. Digital Trends
• [New] InterCure announced expansion of its strategic partnership with Cookies to Germany and expects to launch first Cookies products in Germany during the upcoming months. StockTitan
• [New] There is significant concern that removing the tiered system could inadvertently introduce more complexity into the export control process and drive some countries to seek partnerships with U.S. competitors, such as China. OpenTools
• [New] The British Business Bank will be reformed and the British Growth Partnership will start making its first investments in 2025 to better mobilise institutional capital, supported by pension reforms set to unlock £80 billion for infrastructure and future-focused businesses. GOV.UK
• [New] As the International Lunar Research Station develops, it could potentially serve as a model for global partnership in space, cultivating a diverse array of scientific research and technological innovation. OpenTools
• The 3rd Generation Partnership Project specifications on satellite connectivity have opened up an exciting opportunity for terrestrial communication service providers (CSPs) to cooperate with satellite operators for mutual benefit to create a global non-terrestrial network ecosystem. Ericsson.com
• Opportunities for innovation: The reduced funding from the U.S. may force the WHO and its partners to deepen their exploration of innovative financing mechanisms and partnerships with the private sector, potentially unlocking new resources for global health. UCL Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and
• Trade partnerships are essential for the United States to facilitate the exchange of goods and services across borders, stimulate economic growth, and create job opportunities. Tradeimex
• The strategic partnership between the US and India has opened up new opportunities for trade and investment. Tradeimex
• As Canada and the world navigate economic uncertainty, FNMPC and its members are proving that Indigenous partnerships have incredible potential to de-risk projects and attract new investments. Newsfile
• By 2027, Megaworld plans to power 116 properties with renewable energy, supported by its large-scale reforestation initiatives in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and local communities. Manila Bulletin
• The current scenario creates opportunities for most countries to be diplomatically agile and to solidify and expand their strategic possibilities as they renegotiate workable partnerships with the U.S. and China. Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
• In return, the DRC is seeking security guarantees and military support, with hopes that a closer partnership with the US will also encourage American investment and lessen its economic reliance on China. FirstPost
• By embracing a comprehensive strategic partnership, Azerbaijan has signaled its readiness to engage with the world on its own terms, building alliances that reflect national interests, regional stability, and global opportunity. AzerNews.az
• Partnerships with universities, research institutions and organizations such as the Malaysian Rubber Board could play a pivotal role in establishing Malaysia as a hub for innovation in tyre retreading. Tyre Trends

Last updated: 12 May 2025