> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # ๐Ÿ’ผ NEET continues to affect youth. Global health ODA funding is declining. China and India led AI integration. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/neet-continues-to-affect-youth-global-health-oda-funding-is-declining-china-and-india-led-ai-integration/ - Published: 2026-03-03T12:30:49.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-03T12:30:49.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #553 looks at regions affected by NEET, Official development assistance in the health sector and top countries based on AI integration. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello ๐Ÿ‘‹** Taiwan to [upskill](https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/sheffield-green-unit-signs-vestas-training-mou-in-taiwan-and-asia-pacific?ref=newsletters.qs.com) wind energy workforce. Nebraska provides [50K](https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/es/news/news-articles/five-nebraska-businesses-receive-50000-manufacturing-and-workforce-grants/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in workforce grants for manufacturing companies. Cook county to [train](https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/ccb-city-colleges-chicago-cook-county-health-pritzker-traubert-workforce-shortage/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 1,000 health care workers. NJIT [expands](https://www.roi-nj.com/2026/03/02/education/njit-expanding-ai-cybersecurity-workforce-development-partnership-with-verizon/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) AI, cybersecurity workforce training partnership with Verizon. South Korea [expands](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy/2026/03/03/AJLXXA7FAJFT5HSAZTXX43OB4M/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) free preschool education and childcare support to include ages 4โ€“5 nationwide. McGill University [announced](https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/mcgill-will-establish-an-ai-education-and-research-centre-in-india?ref=newsletters.qs.com) plans to open an AI education and research centre in India. Simplilearn [announced](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/simplilearn-launches-applied-agentic-ai-systems-design--impact-program-to-build-the-next-generation-of-microsoft-ai-product-and-systems-leaders-302700953.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) plans to launch an AI program with Microsoft. ### Today's Topics ๐Ÿ’ผ **Workforce.** Australia and New Zealand least affected by NEET **โš•๏ธ Health Skills.** Official development assistance in the health sector is at risk๐Ÿค– **Artificial Intelligence.** China and India led AI integration Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## ๐Ÿ’ผ Australia and New Zealand least affected by NEET [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/02/data-src-image-47edfdd6-93cf-47e0-9f9e-994d0fa9c7dd.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH0FQP8RBEOECKTM0PP?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Australia and New Zealand recorded the lowest youth NEET rate in 2024 due to strong school to work pathways and [active labour market programmes](https://www.ilo.org/publications/active-labour-market-programs-improve-employment-and-earnings-young-people?ref=newsletters.qs.com) that support young people. These countries also benefit from stable labour markets and close links between employers and education providers. Despite this, NEET remains widespread globally as [rising competition for jobs](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/09/gen-z-are-competitive-job-market-randstad/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=The%20data%20is%20in:%20Gen%20Z%20face,jobs%20faster%2C%20but%20are%20filled%20with%20ambition.) and limited access to quality education continue to hinder young people from stable employment and training opportunities. ## **โš•๏ธ** Official development assistance in the health sector is at risk [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/02/data-src-image-7650a49e-0518-4187-8c7d-b6d300c2e4f2.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHF2NQM16A1E0ZTKUG4?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Global health official development assistance (ODA) fell to $13.4B in 2023, returning to pre-pandemic levels. This confirms a decade-long stagnation outside the COVID surge. This plateau persists despite worsening global health workforce shortages and rising disease burdens. The [USAโ€™s recent departure from the World Health ](https://theconversation.com/us-exit-from-the-world-health-organization-marks-a-new-era-in-global-health-policy-heres-what-the-us-and-world-will-lose-274277?ref=newsletters.qs.com)Organisation may affect such funding. Sustained ODA remains essential to support [universal health coverage goals, ](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/universal-health-coverage-%28uhc%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com)especially in developing regions. ## ๐Ÿค– China and India led AI integration [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/02/data-src-image-d3634d25-806b-479a-b7d0-1240dd066283.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHLHNILXIY64QTOO7N5?ref=newsletters.qs.com) China and India lead global integrated AI adoption in 2024, with rates approaching 60%, driven by [fast growing digital markets](https://www.okoone.com/spark/marketing-growth/whats-driving-digital-growth-in-the-fastest-rising-smb-industries/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and strong government support for technology expansion. Their vast consumer bases allow companies to scale AI services quickly across finance and public services. [Large data availability](https://www.tibco.com/glossary/what-is-data-availability?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Data%20availability%20is%20when%20an,easily%2C%20it%20cannot%20run%20efficiently.) also accelerates innovation. As competition rises, AI adoption is becoming central to economic growth and future workforce development worldwide. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)