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
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Build reliable infrastructure that supports people and business.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We improve rural roads, schools and water systems.
Map road conditions and travel times to prioritise investment.
9.2
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and raise industry’s share of employment and GDP.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Support sustainable industries that create jobs.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We promote small processing and value addition to local crops.
Identify resource and transport networks for local industry.
9.3
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Increase access of small-scale enterprises to financial services and their integration into value chains and markets.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Help small businesses access finance and markets.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We support entrepreneurs and co-ops with credit, tools and training.
Map businesses and value chains to target finance and links.
9.4
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and cleaner technologies.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Modernise industry to use resources wisely and cut pollution.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We support sustainable production that protects resources.
Use Earth observation to monitor environmental change and impacts.
9.5
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Enhance scientific research and upgrade technological capabilities, encouraging innovation and more R&D workers and spending.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Support research, technology and innovation.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We bring technology and training to rural areas for youth innovation.
Use GIS and EO as data for research and planning.
9.A
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Facilitate sustainable infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Support poorer countries to build sustainable infrastructure.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We partner to bring solar, water and roads to remote areas.
Provide planning data and measure success with GIS.
9.B
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Support domestic technology development, research and innovation, including industrial diversification and value addition.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Encourage local innovation and technology.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We promote improved seed and processing for jobs.
Use GIS to show resources and assess innovation results.
9.C
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable internet in least developed countries.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Provide affordable internet and ICT access for all.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We use mobile tools and mapping to connect villages.
GIS depends on connectivity to collect and share data.