🏫 Global Share of Upper Secondary Education. Global Pharma Revenue at $1.6T. US Leads Nuclear Capacity.

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🏫 K-12 Education. South African adults led in upper secondary education
⚕️ Health Skills. Global pharmaceutical market revenue reached $1.6T in 2023🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. The US led in nuclear power capacity

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🏫 South African Adults Led In Upper Secondary Education

Over half of young adults in South Africa lack upper secondary education, the highest among OECD and partner countries in 2023. Such trends highlight how unequal access to quality education limits workforce readiness and mobility. Upper secondary education is a crucial stepping stone in order to ensure future job security. The OECD’s Skills for Jobs initiative continues to push for inclusive vocational training pathways to bridge this attainment gap.

⚕️ Global Pharmaceutical Market Revenue Reached $1.6T In 2023

Global pharmaceutical revenues reached $1.6T in 2023, rising steadily from under $1T a decade earlier. The growth reflects expanding healthcare access, aging populations, and increasing demand for specialty and chronic disease treatments. As new therapies in oncology and biotechnology drive higher spending, innovation remains a key growth engine. Initiatives such as the WHO’s Global Observatory on Health R&D support collaboration and data sharing to guide sustainable investment in future medicine development.

🏭 The US Led In Nuclear Power Capacity

The United States leads globally with 94 nuclear reactors, followed by France and China with 57 each. The steady distribution underscores nuclear power’s ongoing role in ensuring energy security while reducing carbon dependence. China’s recent reactor expansions reflect its strategy to balance industrial growth with low-emission generation. With the IAEA’s “Atoms4NetZero” initiative promoting safe nuclear adoption, more countries are expected to integrate nuclear energy into their clean power transition plans.

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