Profile of multilevel and multidimensional networks in support of sustainable development goal 9 (SDG 9) of the 2030/UN Agenda - industry, innovation and infrastructure

Abstract

The 2030 Agenda encourages intensive global engagement in support of the implementation of its Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs, emphasizing the formation of partnerships, and networks. This is valid for the 2030 Agenda as a whole and for specific objectives, such as SDG 9 focused on Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. This article aims to identify the profile of the networks formed to achieve SDG 9 considering the multilevel and multidimensional model (MLMD) proposed by Park and Lim (2018). Data collection was made on the SDG Partnerships Platform. The results point to a large dispersion of actors among in diverse levels and dimensions, involving both governmental and nongovernmental actors at different hierarchical levels. The largest number of actors identified are non-governmental actors, with emphasis on the private sector. However, despite their recognized potential, transnational companies appear with a timid participation in projects linked to SDG 9. It is conclude that is necessary to streamline projects and the ecosystem of partnerships for the implementation of this SDG, which may even be based on the model of the triple helix (company, government and universities), on the quadruple helix (which includes society in the triple helix) or even the inclusion of environmental variable (quintuple helix).