Tech Can Catalyze US$15 Trillion Annual Markets Across the World and Solve the UN SDGs

The “Technology as a Force for Good, 2025 Report” by Force for Good highlights the transformative role of technology in driving sustainable development, creating new markets, and fostering a secure, inclusive future. It identifies nine scalable, technology-enabled “Big Ideas” that could advance global progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 66% to nearly 90%, addressing the annual funding gap of US$14-17 trillion. These innovations, including AI, IoT, and renewables, present a US$15 trillion annual market opportunity, with 30 countries poised to benefit by over US$100 billion each. Digital inclusion is central, with strategies to empower 4.4 billion underserved individuals through affordable infrastructure, digital literacy, and equitable regulatory frameworks. The report underscores the potential of emerging technologies, projected to generate US$61 trillion in value by 2030, to transform sectors like healthcare, clean energy, and financial inclusion. However, global geopolitical rivalries, particularly between the U.S. and China, will shape the trajectory of technological dominance, emphasizing the need for collaboration over competition. While the transition to the Information Age brings risks such as economic disruption and social fragmentation, the report advocates for public, private, and multilateral efforts to unlock opportunities and create an equitable, sustainable future. Resources: https://esgnews.com/tech-can-catalyze-us15-trillion-annual-markets-across-the-world-and-solve-the-un-sdgs/