In light of stalled progress in industrialization in many developing economies, digital technologies play a more crucial role than ever

The process of structural transformation – reallocation of production factors from low-productivity, labour-intensive, and polluting activities to higher-productivity, skill-intensive, and sustainable ones (UNCTAD, 2025a) – is central to enhancing productivity and incomes to mitigate vulnerability to market shocks.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Reduced Inequalities

Partnerships for the Goals