• GOAL 9: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE

    Industrialization is pivotal to advancing societies and innovation creates opportunities for real growth. Sustainable architecture and infrastructure such as transportation systems, roads, water and irrigation systems, telecommunications and technology platforms promote greater productivity and income generation while protecting our environment. These foundational elements are crucial to the sustainable economic growth of a region.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Building a Better World

COUNTRIES FOR CHANGE


“Inclusive and sustainable industrial development is the primary source of income generation, allows for rapid and sustained increases in living standards for all people, and provides the technological solutions to environmentally sound industrialization. ..Without technology and innovation, industrialization will not happen, and without industrialization, development will not happen.”

– United Nations

The following facts can be found on the official website of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

It's time to face them.

These Are The Facts


16% of the global population


16% of the global population does not have access to mobile broadband networks.

Positive impact on society


Industrialization’s job multiplication effect has a positive impact on society. Every job in manufacturing creates 2.2 jobs in other sectors.

Critical Industry


Small and medium-sized enterprises that engage in industrial processing and manufacturing make up over 90% of business worldwide and account for between 50-60% of employment.

opportunities for developing countries in agribusiness


In developing countries, barely 30% of agricultural production undergoes industrial processing. In high-income countries, 98% is processed.

THE SOLUTION?

LET'S CREATE GROWTH.

By 2030

This Sustainable Development Goal strives to develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and trans-border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all. It also seeks to promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries.

Stop Wishing. Start Doing.

Here's How To Help


01. Support Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Small and medium-sized enterprises can help drive innovation in local economies. Seek to purchase from or invest in companies who are helping to spur the growth of innovation and infrastructure in regional economies. Your support can make a difference.

02. Get Involved With an Organization

Support organizations like the UN-Habitat--the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. Its mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and help achieve adequate shelter for all.

BE A RIPPLE

JOIN THE MOVEMENT.

There are many ways to get involved in promoting industry, innovation, and infrastructure. By committing to do your part, you take the first step in making a world of difference.

We're in this together.

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS


UNDP
UN Habitat
UNOPS
UNIDO

Photography Credits by Order on Page:

UNMIL Assists in Repairing Road in Voinjama, Liberia – UN Photo by Eric Kanalstein

Farming for Development – UN Photo by Lucien Rajaonina

Water is Vital for Life – UN Photo by B Wolff