Are we on track to achieving SDG-9 industry-related targets?
Substantive progress is needed on specific sustainable industrialization indicators.
Substantive progress is needed on specific sustainable industrialization indicators.
Countries can pick up their pace with policies based on reliable industrial statistics.
Demand-led industrial strategies can be highly effective, but need to be carefully designed and implemented to avoid possible pitfalls.
The region’s high labour and capital costs present a serious challenge to its competitiveness.
The pandemic-induced crisis will have severe impacts on household incomes and industries in the region and requires swift policy actions.
Women’s specific needs and potential as leaders and agents of change must be considered for COVID-19 mitigation and recovery measures.