https://www.scmp.com/rss/519801/feed Akan Rakhmetullin is the first deputy minister of foreign affairs of Kazakhstan. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Global development has undergone profound changes in recent years, driven by mounting geopolitical tensions, climate-induced disasters and persistent health crises. Traditional donor systems are facing growing fiscal pressures and shifting priorities, leading to significant reductions in aid budgets. For instance, several European nations have lowered their foreign aid contributions, redirecting budgets to cover domestic issues. This has resulted in decreased funding for international... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3293057/west-cuts-global-aid-emerging-powers-must-step-and-contribute?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3293057/west-cuts-global-aid-emerging-powers-must-step-and-contribute?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Jan 2025 21:30:12 +0000 On October 6, Kazakhstan will hold a referendum to decide whether to build a nuclear power plant. This issue has been the subject of intense debate in the country for several years. Currently, 412 nuclear reactors in 31 countries with a combined capacity of 370 gigawatts generate nearly 10 per cent of the world’s electricity. There are new reactors under construction in 18 countries, and another 30 countries are either planning to launch nuclear energy programmes or considering such a... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3279927/why-kazakhstan-pursuing-its-own-nuclear-power-programme?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3279927/why-kazakhstan-pursuing-its-own-nuclear-power-programme?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:30:07 +0000