UN Officials Urge Investment in Infrastructure and Regional Networks for SDGs
Summary
UN officials have urged investment in flexible infrastructure, cross-sector partnerships and regional networks to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals. They said smart transportation, clean energy, trade efficiency and digital technology are key to improving progress across the Asia-Pacific region.
Key Points
- Only 36 percent of SDG targets are currently on track, while 15 percent are declining, according to UN officials.
- Sanda Ojiambo urged companies to treat development challenges as investment opportunities and to build stronger cross-sector partnerships.
- Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana called for broader regional cooperation, including smart transport, clean energy, efficient trade and ICT investment.
- Cross-border power-grid development was highlighted as a key strategy to expand renewable energy use in Asia-Pacific.
