• Written by Editorial Team
• December 24, 2025
• 4 minutes

The Global South Is Powering the World’s Growth — And the Data Now Proves It

AI TV INFO Channel | Global Economic Shift Report — December 24, 2025

In 2025, a profound economic shift is underway — and it’s happening far from the traditional centers of power.

While many advanced economies struggle with stagnation, aging populations, and modest growth, the Global South has emerged as the primary engine of global economic expansion. From Africa and Asia to Latin America, emerging markets are growing faster, innovating smarter, and integrating more deeply than at any point in modern history.

This isn’t a future prediction.
It’s a present reality.

 1. The World’s Fastest-Growing Economies Are in the Global South

According to IMF and World Bank projections for 2025, nearly all of the world’s fastest-growing economies are emerging markets:

Key insight:
While many developed economies average 1.5%–1.8% growth, the Global South now contributes roughly 65% of total global economic growth in 2025.

 2. Regional Integration & the Rise of South-South Trade

As protectionism rises elsewhere, developing economies are increasingly trading with each other — reshaping global commerce.

 Africa: AfCFTA Gains Real Momentum

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is driving diversification beyond raw commodities into manufactured goods, logistics, and services.

🚢 Latin America–Asia: Chancay Port Transforms Trade

Peru’s newly operational Chancay mega-port has cut shipping times to Asia by over 20%, instantly boosting export competitiveness for Peru, Chile, and Ecuador.

🏭 Southeast Asia: “China Plus One” Winners

Countries like Vietnam and Indonesia are attracting manufacturers diversifying supply chains — reinforcing their status as global production hubs.

 3. Leapfrogging Through Digital & Green Transformation

The Global South isn’t following old development paths — it’s skipping steps.

💳 Fintech Leadership

Africa is now the fastest-growing fintech region globally, driven by mobile banking adoption in Nigeria and Kenya, serving millions previously excluded from finance.

🌱 Green Energy Momentum

• India aims to double renewable capacity by 2030

• Morocco is scaling solar leadership

• China and Indonesia dominate refining of lithium, nickel, and cobalt — critical for EVs

 Innovation Ecosystems

Latin America continues to attract venture capital, with 30 major VC rounds in 2025, even amid tighter global funding.

🏛️ 4. Institutional Wins That Are Changing Perceptions

🇿🇦 South Africa’s G20 Presidency (2025)

For the first time in history, an African nation is hosting the G20, placing Global South priorities — food security, AI ethics, and inclusive growth — at the center of global policy debates.

 South Africa Removed from FATF Grey List

In 2025, South Africa was officially removed from the FATF grey list, improving investor confidence, lowering borrowing costs, and restoring financial credibility.

 Inflation Under Control

Emerging economies like Brazil, Indonesia, and the Philippines have successfully brought inflation back toward target ranges — in some cases faster than Western peers.

 5. Health, Human Capital & Social Progress (Often Ignored — But Critical)

Economic growth is not just about numbers. It’s about people.

 Nigeria: 130 Abducted Schoolchildren Released

On December 22, 2025, Nigerian authorities confirmed the release of 130 schoolchildren abducted in a mass kidnapping the previous month. The successful rescue — involving coordinated local and security efforts — marked a rare and powerful humanitarian breakthrough in a region long overshadowed by insecurity.

🌍 Global Changemakers Initiative Launched

On December 12, 2025, the HRH PRINCESS BELLE RACHEL FOUNDATION launched its Global Changemakers Prizes, funding social entrepreneurs aged 18–45 across emerging economies to create jobs, scale community solutions, support inclusive economic participation.

The foundation is also backing sustainable water-management initiatives that enhance biodiversity, support agriculture, mitigate drought risks, empower local communities as long-term stewards.

These efforts align directly with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

🏥 U.S.–Africa Health Cooperation Agreements

In late December 2025, the U.S. signed new health cooperation agreements with nine African countries, including:
Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Cameroon, Eswatini, Lesotho, Liberia, Mozambique, and Uganda.

While health-focused, these partnerships strengthen workforce resilience, productivity, and long-term economic capacity — foundational pillars of growth.

🌱 Climate Action: Closing the Perception Gap

A December 22, 2025 expert webinar highlighted a critical truth:
The Global South is not lagging on climate action — it’s leading in practical solutions.

Examples include:

• 🇺🇾 Uruguay’s renewable energy surge

• 🇻🇳 Vietnam’s sustainable development advances

• 🇪🇬 Egypt’s environmental infrastructure projects

• Sub-Saharan Africa’s bioeconomy potential

In India alone, the green economy is projected to:

• Create 48 million jobs

• Attract $4 trillion in investment over the next two decades

🔍 AI TV INFO Channel’s Perspective

The story the world is often told is incomplete.

Yes, challenges remain — but the Global South is growing faster, collaborating deeper, innovating smarter, and investing in people and systems that sustain long-term progress.

This is not a temporary rebound.
This is a structural shift.

And at AI TV INFO, we are committed to showing the world where the future is actually being built — with data, context, and dignity.

The Global South isn’t catching up.
It’s moving ahead.

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