Global GoalsGoal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Technology and SDG 9: digital infrastructure that works

How technology helps SDG 9, from school connectivity maps and open data exchange to instant payments, and limits software cannot get past without networks.

SDG 9 around the world: infrastructure progress by region

SDG 9 around the world: how regions compare on industry, research and connectivity, with examples from India, the UAE, East Asia, Estonia and southern Africa.

SDG 9 for young people: actions, study and career paths

What students and young professionals can do for SDG 9, from local building projects and open mapping to study routes and careers linked to infrastructure.

SDG 9 for small businesses: practical steps that add up

Practical SDG 9 steps for small businesses: cut energy and material waste, prepare to borrow, test improvements and build digital services for slow networks.

What is SDG 9? Targets, progress and why it matters

SDG 9 covers industry, innovation and infrastructure. See its eight targets in plain English, the latest UN data on progress and where the world is off track.