Build Resilient Infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
A functioning and resilient infrastructure is the foundation of every successful community. To meet future challenges, our industries and infrastructure must be upgraded. For this, we need to promote innovative sustainable technologies and ensure equal and universal access to information and financial markets. This will bring prosperity, create jobs and make sure that we build stable and prosperous societies across the globe.
goal 9 in NUMBERs
Targets
By 2030:
Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all
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
Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets
Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending
Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States
Support domestic technology development, research and innovation in developing countries, including by ensuring a conducive policy environment for, inter alia, industrial diversification and value addition to commodities
Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the internet in least developed countries by 2020
goal 9 in action
List of Key Government Programs, Activities, or Projects (PAPs) Contributing to Goal 9.
Mindanao Rail Project (Phase 1)
This project of the DOTr involves the construction of 102-km, non-electrified, single-track rail running through Digos, Davao City and Tagum in Region 11.
Regional Airports Project
This project of the DOTr involves the provision of additional facilities and other necessary improvements to enhance safety, security, access, passenger and cargo movement efficiency
Metro Manila Subway Project – Phase 1
This project of the DOTr involves the construction of a 25.3-km underground rail which serves as a north-south rail backbone for the Greater Capital Region (Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna).
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