SDG 9: "Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure"

Farah Atiq
Content

01 Introduction

02 Industry Development in Pakistan

03 Challenges and Opportunities in Industrialization

04 Infrastructure Development

Conclusion
05
 Targets and Indicators of SDG 9
Carbon footprint of Boost R&D investment and
Industrial product. 9.4 9.5 innovation globally.
9.4.1. CO2 emission per unit of 9.5.1. & 9.5.2. R&D expenditure,
value added. researchers per million people.
Improve financial access for
9.3 Strengthen infrastructure support
small-scale industries. 9.A for developing nations.
9.3.1. & 9.3.2. Loans and Share for
small industries. 9.a.1. International support for
infrastructure..
Increase industry's GDP 9.2
share and employment. Foster innovation and industrial
9.2.1. & 9.2.2. Manufacturing value added
9.B diversification.
(GDP/employment share). 9.b.1. Share of high-tech industry
Develop sustainable and resilien in value added.
t infrastructure for equitable ac 9.1 Ensure affordable Internet
cess. 9.B
access globally.
9.1.1. & 9.1.2. Rural proximity to roads,
freight, and transport volumes. 9.c.1. Mobile network reach and affor
dability.
 Global Overview

Global Manufacturing: Energy-Related Medium- and High- Mobile Broadband

CO2 Emissions: Tech Industries: Access:
Growth slowed from 7.4
% (2021) to 3.3% (2022) Reached a record 36.8 Strong growth in 2022
due to inflation, energy pr billion metric tons in 2 with regional variation. 95% global access (3G+),
ice 022. but only 82% in Sub-Saharan
shocks, and supply Share in total Africa and 68% in Oceania.
disruptions. manufacturing

• 47.7% in Eastern Asia

• 47.1% in Europe &
LDCs likely to miss their Northern America
2030 target of doubling m • 21.7% in Sub-Saharan
anufacturing share of GD Africa
P. • 24.2% in Oceania
 Key Highlights of Development

1955- 1958- 1977- 2012-

1947 2015
60 68 88 13
Little industry, Industrial growth Decade of Decade of METRO Bus The PMLN successfully
few services and was 23 percent Development. Economic Growth. Project and achieved infrastructure
no manufacture. per annum Construction, Denationalization, Orange line which development. Projects
electricity/gas, Deregulation of were initiated like CPEC
services sector interest rates, through Chinese
increased Liberalization and loans.
Reduction in tariff.

Naya Pakistan Housing Special Technology Zones

Scheme aims to improv During his April 2019 visit to China, the Prime Minister propose Authority (STZA) launched
e infrastructure and cre d expanding the Belt and Road Forum to include labor mobility, in 2021
ate jobs connectivity, and innovation sharing.
 Low GDP Low Employment Trade Deficit: Increasing Delayed Progress in Pakistan ranked at 91 out
Contribution of Contribution: Shrinking Share in World Infrastructure Projects of 133 countries in
Industries: 20.76 % 25.52 % Trade: 0.13 % Global Innovation Index

Pakistan has only 415 Not only a single

research and Pakistani Research Journal
development persons per in the field of science and
million people technology
 Challenges
• Other issues related to Industrial Sector;
• Lack of Capital
• Inadequate Infrastructure
• Political Instability
• Technological Backwardness
• Low Foreign Investment
• High Inflation Rate
• Limited Markets Low
• Literacy Rate
• Per-unit cost of production is very high
• Security Concerns for Industries
• Energy Crisis
 Challenges
• Poor quality of goods and services to compete in international markets
• No product diversification
• Inefficiency to hunt for new markets and a pattern of exporting to tradi
tional markets of US and Europe
• There is crisis of governance and implementation weakness.
• Each government design five-year plans but their implementation is que
stionable?
• Inefficient culture of merit in recruitments, promotion, evaluation and p
erformance.
• Orders are given but they are buried in files.
• Lack of political stability, poor law and order situation, transparency an
d equity concerns.
Impact of Internet Restrictions on Pakistan’s Economy
• Government's Lack of Clarity: No clear timeline for
internet restoration, leaving citizens and businesses in
uncertainty.

• Selective Platform Bans: Platforms like X banned

while others like Facebook and TikTok remain
operational, undermining national security claims.

• Economic Fallout: IT sector losses estimated at $300

million, reputational damage to freelancers, decline in e-
commerce, and disruption to students' online learning.

• Contradictory Policies: Digital Nation Pakistan Bill

contradicts government actions of dismantling necessary
infrastructure for digital transformation.

• Need for Balance: Policies must protect both security

and digital freedoms, ensuring internet access as a
fundamental need for economic and educational
progress.
 Regional Cooperation for Infrastructure Development

Energy Water and Technology &

Transportation Infrastructure Irrigation Systems Innovation
Networks • Regional energy grid • Collaborative • Knowledge
• Enhance cross- integration (e.g., regional water exchange and
border connectivity shared power plants, management innovation hubs.
(CPEC, road & rail renewable energy strategies. • Foster
links). sources). • Address shared technological
• Reduce trade costs • Boost energy water challenges advancements and
and improve access security and (e.g., Indus River industrial
to regional markets. sustainability. Basin cooperation). development.
Strategies for Enhancing Industrial Growth
• Accessible Financing
To support industrialists, low-interest loans and easy installment plans should
be provided. Expanding credit and financing facilities will help meet the capital
requirements for investment.
• Infrastructure Development
Develop robust infrastructure with a focus on establishing road networks that
effectively link industrial units with markets to enhance logistics and trade effi
ciency.
• Reliable Electricity Supply
Ensure consistent power for industries by increasing electricity generation, pa
rticularly through alternative and renewable energy sources, to meet growing
demands.
• Enhanced Security Environment
Improve law and order to create a secure environment that encourages foreig
n investment and ensures the confidence of international investors.
• Industrial Expansion
Develop new industrial estates to broaden the industrial base, and offer tax c
oncessions to attract investment in these newly established zones.
• Affordable Raw Materials
Increase the production of raw materials to ensure their availability at lower c
osts, reducing production expenses and enhancing industrial competitiveness
Strategies for Enhancing Industrial Growth
• Explore New Markets
Focus on exploring international markets and improving the quality of locally
manufactured products to compete globally and boost exports.
• Leverage Advanced Technologies
Adopt advanced technologies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhanc
e production output in the industrial sector.
• Empower the Young Labor Force
Capitalize on Pakistan’s young labor force by providing skills, education, and t
echnology to integrate them into the domestic and global workforce, contrib
uting to economic growth.
• Strengthen Technical Education
Establish more technical institutions and provide specialized training to impr
ove labor productivity and meet industrial demands.
• Promote Import Substitution
Focus on reducing imports by producing substitute goods locally, while simul
taneously increasing exports to improve the trade balance.
• Address Institutional Gaps
Accelerate progress in developing institutions, infrastructure, and human capi
tal to bridge the gap with global standards and foster industrial advancement.
Thank you