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Communities in South Africa's Eastern Cape are calling for a bold shift in economic planning, pointing to Vietnam's rural transformation as proof that agricultural regions can become engines of growth. With unemployment above 40%, local leaders say rural corridors are ready to contribute if they get the infrastructure and support they need.
The European Union is doubling down on its commitment to Colombia's rural transformation, with a special envoy visiting communities where peace is taking root in once-neglected territories. Young farmers and women leaders are turning conflict zones into thriving agricultural hubs.
India's Uttar Pradesh is completing a 594-kilometer highway connecting 12 districts, bringing jobs and opportunity to over 500 rural villages. The massive infrastructure push includes new airports, schools, and irrigation projects designed to turn the state into an economic powerhouse.