Build reliable infrastructure that supports people and business.

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SDG 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation

Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure.

How this Goal works as a Guide for our work

We improve rural roads, schools and water systems.

How GIS supports our work

Map road conditions and travel times to prioritise investment.

9.1

Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure.

Build reliable infrastructure that supports people and business.

We improve rural roads, schools and water systems.

Map road conditions and travel times to prioritise investment.

9.2

Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and raise industry’s share of employment and GDP.

Support sustainable industries that create jobs.

We promote small processing and value addition to local crops.

Identify resource and transport networks for local industry.

9.3

Increase access of small-scale enterprises to financial services and their integration into value chains and markets.

Help small businesses access finance and markets.

We support entrepreneurs and co-ops with credit, tools and training.

Map businesses and value chains to target finance and links.

9.4

By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and cleaner technologies.

Modernise industry to use resources wisely and cut pollution.

We support sustainable production that protects resources.

Use Earth observation to monitor environmental change and impacts.

9.5

Enhance scientific research and upgrade technological capabilities, encouraging innovation and more R&D workers and spending.

Support research, technology and innovation.

We bring technology and training to rural areas for youth innovation.

Use GIS and EO as data for research and planning.

9.A

Facilitate sustainable infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support.

Support poorer countries to build sustainable infrastructure.

We partner to bring solar, water and roads to remote areas.

Provide planning data and measure success with GIS.

9.B

Support domestic technology development, research and innovation, including industrial diversification and value addition.

Encourage local innovation and technology.

We promote improved seed and processing for jobs.

Use GIS to show resources and assess innovation results.

9.C

Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable internet in least developed countries.

Provide affordable internet and ICT access for all.

We use mobile tools and mapping to connect villages.

GIS depends on connectivity to collect and share data.