NDLI: The Contribution of Rural Transport to the Sustainable Development Goals

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The Contribution of Rural Transport to the Sustainable Development Goals

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Sadeque, Monzur
Copyright Year	2017
Abstract	photo by: Simon Elwell photo by: World Bank photo by: Monzur Sadeque Rural communities are expected to represent 34% of the global population by 2050, and it is vital that they are not “left behind” in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Rural access is a key enabler to achieving a number of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. Although there is no dedicated SDG target on rural access, successful scaled-up implementation of rural transport will contribute to realizing SDG 1 to alleviate poverty; SDG 2 to achieve zero hunger and ensure food security; SDG 3 to ensure good health and well-being; SDG 4 to provide access to education; SDG 5 to empower women in rural areas; SDG 6 to facilitate access to clean water and sanitation; SDG 8 to promote inclusive growth and economic opportunities; SDG 9 and SDG 11 to contribute to sustainable infrastructure and communities for all; and SDG 13 to increase climate resilience and adaptation in rural areas. In addition to indirect linkages to SDGs and associated targets, rural access is directly addressed in SDG indicator 9.1.1 (Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road) developed by the Interagency Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goals.
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