Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
The aim of SDG 9 is to develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure. Besides this, support economic development and human well-being, facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all, and to promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization are among many targets. Investments in various infrastructure sectors like transport, irrigation, energy etc. are vital to ensuring sustainable development of many countries. This goal has 8 targets to measure its progress. A total of 18 indicators have been identified in State Indicator Framework to measure and monitor the progress of these targets.
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