SDG Intro

Goal 9: Industry, innovation & infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Steady progress has been made in the manufacturing industry. To achieve inclusive and sustainable industrialization, competitive economic forces need to be unleashed to generate employment and income, facilitate international trade and enable the efficient use of resources.

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University of South Africa

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University of South Africa

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University of South Africa

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Agricultural Research Council

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Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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North-West University

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University of the Western Cape

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Propella Business Incubator

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