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A new partnership between South Korea's International Vaccine Institute and Brazil aims to mobilize $300 million to transform health innovation across the Global South. The BRIGHT Fund will help promising medical breakthroughs reach the people who need them most.
After a decade of building transparent policies and successful projects, African countries are transforming from energy potential into execution powerhouses. Major economies now offer some of the cleanest renewable procurement pathways in the Global South.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva is leading the largest business delegation Brazil has ever sent to India, signaling a major shift in how emerging economies are partnering for the future. The visit marks a new chapter in cooperation between two Global South powerhouses.
India and Brazil just signed a groundbreaking deal to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths, reducing dependence on China's dominated supply chain. The partnership strengthens Global South nations working together to build more resilient, independent trade networks.
Morocco joined 100+ nations at India's AI Impact Summit, securing partnerships that could bring hundreds of tech jobs and new development centers to the country. The five-day gathering focused on using AI to improve public services across the Global South.
Microsoft is committing $50 billion by 2030 to help developing nations access artificial intelligence technology and training. The investment could spark the biggest economic growth opportunity of the century for countries in the Global South.
Rural workers in Pakistan who lost limbs to farming accidents are regaining independence through AI-powered prosthetic arms. The technology, developed locally and tailored for their needs, is helping women return to embroidery work and reclaim their livelihoods.
A new report reveals that locally owned carbon offset projects, when done right, can benefit communities while protecting the climate. The key is genuine ownership, informed consent, and communities making their own decisions.
One of Africa's driest nations just became the world's first Global South country to host an international water organization. Namibia will welcome the Global Water Partnership Organisation to Windhoek, marking a historic shift in how the world tackles water challenges.
Countries receiving billions in Chinese clean-tech investment are learning a crucial lesson: factories alone aren't enough. Vietnam's experience shows why nations must demand knowledge transfer, not just capital.
The 2025 COP30 climate summit in Brazil marked a turning point as African nations and the Global South stepped into leadership roles, securing major wins on climate finance and adaptation. With new funding mechanisms and stronger alliances, Africa now faces the crucial task of turning ambitious climate goals into real action in 2026.