Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Investment in infrastructure and innovation is crucial for driving economic growth and development. With over half the world population now living in cities, mass transport and renewable energy are becoming increasingly important, alongside the growth of new industries and information and communication technologies. Technological progress is key to finding lasting solutions to both economic and environmental challenges, such as providing new jobs and promoting energy efficiency.

Promoting sustainable industries and investing in scientific research and innovation are essential for facilitating sustainable development. More than 4 billion people still do not have access to the Internet, and 90 percent of these individuals are from the developing world. Bridging this digital divide is crucial to ensure equal access to information and knowledge, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

This goal aims to develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being. It seeks to promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry's share of employment and gross domestic product. Increasing access to financial services for small-scale industrial and other enterprises, including affordable credit and integration into value chains and markets, is also a focus.

Additionally, enhancing scientific research, upgrading the technological capabilities of industrial sectors, and encouraging innovation are vital. Achieving these targets will build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation, ensuring sustainable economic growth and development for all.