Tag: Public Investment
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Governments Must Invest in Preparing Workers for AI, Says PM Wong
Policy Imperative: Investing in an AI-Ready Workforce Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has underscored a central tenet of modern economic strategy: as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes workplaces, governments must take an active role in preparing workers for the transition. He warned that relying solely on market forces risks lagging behind rapid technological change and widening…
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Governments must invest more in preparing workers for AI, says PM Wong
New Call for Public Investment in AI-Ready Skills Gyeongju, South Korea — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered a pointed message on the role of government in the AI era, arguing that preparing workers for artificial intelligence is a national priority and cannot be left to market forces alone. Speaking to business leaders and policymakers at…
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Museveni Unveils Plan for Kidepo International Airport Amid Karamoja Development Push
Overview: A Bold Vision for Karamoja’s Connectivity In Moroto District, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced a sweeping development agenda for the Karamoja sub-region, featuring a flagship project: an international airport in Kidepo that would rival Entebbe International Airport in scale. Speaking at a campaign rally at Naitakwae Boma Grounds and flanked by the First Lady…
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Sweden Rail Maintenance Plan: Backlog Cleared by 2037
Sweden’s New Infrastructure Plan Sets a 25‑Year Rail Repair Horizon Sweden’s government and Trafikverket unveiled a sweeping proposal for the country’s transport infrastructure, centered on a 12-year funding envelope of 1.171 trillion kronor. Finance Minister Andreas Carlson (KD) has called this historically large allocation, 27 percent higher than the current plan, a turning point for…
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Trafikverket plan 2026–2037: 25 years to fix Sweden railways
Overview of the Trafikverket plan 2026–2037 The Trafikverket plan for 2026–2037 outlines a total investment of 1,171 billion kronor aimed at Sweden’s rail and transport network. Infrastructure and Housing Minister Andreas Carlson has described the plan as a historically large expansion of the country’s infrastructure program. The core ambition is to close the long-standing maintenance…
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Regions Unite for Decisive Railway with Government
Regions push for a decisive railway in Sweden’s next transport plan Regional authorities across western Sweden are joining forces to press the government for what they describe as a decisive railway within the country’s new national transport plan. The proposal, which the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) is submitting to the government on Tuesday, outlines a…
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Public Investment Program Growth in 2025-2026
Introduction to the Public Investment Program The public investment program in Greece is set to make a significant leap in the next two years, reaching a remarkable €31.3 billion by 2026. This program aims to facilitate economic growth and development through various sectors, marking a transformative period in public investment. Current Trends and Projections As…