Technology plays a fundamental role in delivering progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. From biotechnology and artificial intelligence, to the digitization of government and increased connectivity, developing technologies are spurring economic growth and broader human development around the world. So how can we bridge the gap and ensure that low- and middle-income countries are not left behind?
This content series produced by Devex and sponsored by KPMG will explore the key role of technology in accelerating the delivery of solutions to a wide array of global development challenges — digging deeper into solutions that are already accelerating the health, peace, and prosperity of people and the planet.
Digital Transformations
Digital government
A digital revolution with the convergence of innovative technologies harnessed to support the SDGs while mitigating negative impacts on work, social cohesion, and human dignity.
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Human capital
Advances in education and healthcare that enable people to live self-determined, healthy lives, generate income and strengthen resilience to climate change.
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Renewable energy
An integrated network with clean, affordable energy for all through efficiency, renewables, electrification, and carbon capture by 2050.
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Smart cities
Sustainable cities with high-quality services and a low environmental footprint thanks to connectivity and 'smart' infrastructure, meeting the demands of growing urban populations.
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Smart industry
Responsible consumption and production, facilitating the uptake of more service- and circular-economy business models including mobility as a service and recycling.
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Digital agriculture
Achieving access to healthy, affordable food and clean water while protecting the biosphere throught investments in more technologically-advanced sustainable food systems.
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From KPMG
Read more about these six digital transformation areas and how they can accelerate the achievement of the SDGs in KPMG’s report, The new technology frontier for developing economies.
Produced by
Devex
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Sponsored by
KPMG
Learn more about the digital solutions within six transformation areas that can enable the efficient achievement of the SDGs and how KPMG is contributing