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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 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

  • [New] Amidst economic pressure and the growing adoption of AI in the workplace, talent in the U.S. are recalibrating what they expect from work and rethinking their own relevance and future, ushering in the Great Workforce Adaptation. LaGrange CEO
  • [New] The US will need an estimated 500,000 additional workers by 2030 to meet rising electricity demand and data center growth. Economic Times
  • [New] AI could automate tasks accounting for one-fourth of all work hours, highlighting its potential to reshape nearly every occupation. Economic Times
  • [New] One of the only regions of the world that will have population growth in the near future is sub-Saharan Africa. George W. Bush Presidential Center
  • [New] By 2030, AI alone may account for over 20% of total electricity demand growth. Climate Group
  • [New] Global B2C ecommerce revenue is expected to grow to USD$ 5.5 trillion by 2027 at a steady 14.4% compound annual growth rate. Laura.McCall@trade.gov
  • [New] India will rank first among 20 countries worldwide in retail e-commerce development between 2023 and 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.1%. Laura.McCall@trade.gov
  • [New] S&P forecast real GDP growth of 4.4% for 2026, saying real GDP growth will average 3.3% per year for 2027-2028.
  • [New] GDP growth is projected to approach 3% in 2026, supported by tax-cut-driven consumption and continued AI investment. UCLA Anderson School of Management
  • [New] With projected GDP growth around 7%, India outperforms most major economies, driven by strong domestic demand, ongoing reforms, and international partnerships. KPMG
  • [New] Global industrial robotics installations are forecast to surpass 700,000 units in 2028 - representing a compound annual growth rate of about 7%. IFR International Federation of Robotics
  • [New] As NSW takes the first step into regulating the digital side of work, it is likely that both challenges and opportunities will emerge. Jackson McDonald Lawyers

Last updated: 22 March 2026


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