Why it matters

  • Almost 800 million people live below the poverty line. Learn about the World Bank's definition of poverty here.
  • Globally, almost 200 million are out of work, according to the International Labour Organization's 2018 estimate.
  • More than two billion people don't have access to basic sanitation or constant electricity.
  • Poor infrastructure prevents access to education, jobs, markets and information.
  • Industrialization has a scaling effect, with a job in manufacturing creating 2.2 jobs elsewhere.

Global Visionaries focused on Economic Opportunity:

This theme includes the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Learn more about SDGs


Economic Opportunity Updates: