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.
Global Employers That Focus on Goal 9
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United Nations
Through agencies like the United Nations Development Program and UN-Habitat, the UN works on sustainable development goals, including infrastructure development.
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World Bank:
Provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries for projects that promote economic development and poverty reduction, including infrastructure projects.
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International Monetary Fund:
Supports its member countries in achieving economic stability and sustainable growth, often involving infrastructure development as part of their programs.
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International Finance Corporation
A member of the World Bank Group, IFC invests in private businesses and projects that contribute to sustainable development, including infrastructure.
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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Focuses on providing finance for infrastructure projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
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African Development Bank
Promotes economic and social development in African countries, including funding infrastructure projects to enhance sustainability and resilience.
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European Investment Bank
Finances projects that support EU policy objectives, including sustainable and inclusive infrastructure.
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Inter-American Development Bank
Supports economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on infrastructure projects that contribute to sustainability and inclusiveness.
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Global Infrastructure Facility
Hosted by the World Bank Group, GIF facilitates collaboration among governments, private sector companies, and financiers to develop infrastructure projects.
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Promotes policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. It provides a platform for countries to discuss and coordinate efforts, including those related to infrastructure development.
TAKE ACTION TODAY
Find a Goal 9 charity you want to support. Any donation, big or small, makes a difference!
Do key local companies invest in clean and resilient infrastructure? It’s the only way to keep workers safe and protect the environment.
Create a hotspot map. Map out public spaces with free WiFi access and spreading awareness of them through social media and flyers you can help more people access the internet.
Organize a Think Tank contest. You can foster entrepreneurial spirit by organizing a local idea contest and inviting companies or startups to mentor the winners.
Stay informed. Follow your local news and stay in touch with the Global Goals online or on social media at @TheGlobalGoals.