Goal 09 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

The world needs increased investment flows to drive economic transformation in energy, infrastructure, agrifood and health sectors to ensure sustainable development.

An UNCTAD-Thailand partnership empowers women researchers and entrepreneurs in developing countries to spearhead efforts towards greener, more inclusive economies.

New analysis fills data gaps, helping countries know how much they need to spend – and how best to allocate financial resources.

The country’s nascent creative industries hold vast potential to help diversify its oil-dependent economy. To do so, greater investment and policy support are indispensable.

The G20 sheds light on the transformative power of cultural and creative sectors, and how international organizations including UNCTAD can help.

With abundant resources and growing consumer market, Africa can become a prominent manufacturing destination for tech-intensive industries and a key link in global supply chains.

On Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day marked on 27 June, UNCTAD renews calls for a level playing field to help tackle the challenges facing women and youth entrepreneurs in emerging markets.

Stronger international cooperation on data governance and capacity-building can help bridge data and digital divides.

UNCTAD outlines measures to help the country strengthen the business climate to promote long-term growth and tackle pressing development challenges.

An UNCTAD-backed programme helps countries in the global South harness science, technology and innovation to boost crop yields and farming resilience.