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Overview of Business Activities in Latin America

Project Development

Latin America hosts over 34,000 projects, reflecting significant regional development efforts aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:

• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – fostering resilient infrastructure and promoting inclusive industrialization.
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – supporting sustainable urban development through diverse projects.

Global Corporate Presence

More than 43,000 global companies are actively engaged in business across Latin America, contributing to economic growth and sustainable development by:

• Promoting SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth through job creation and innovation.
• Supporting SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by fostering international cooperation and business networks.

Key Contacts and Industry Networking

The region benefits from a network of over 102,000 key contacts related to companies and projects, facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange essential for achieving the SDGs.

Industry Analysis and Information Dissemination

Comprehensive analysis, reports, news, and interviews are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, enhancing transparency and informed decision-making. This supports:

1. SDG 4: Quality Education – by providing accessible information and industry insights.
2. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – through promoting transparency and accountability in business practices.

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed or Connected

1. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – The article highlights a large number of projects and companies operating in Latin America, indicating economic activity and business development.
2. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – The mention of 34,000+ projects and key contacts related to companies and projects suggests infrastructure development and industrial growth.
3. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – The presence of 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region and extensive networking (102,000+ key contacts) implies strong partnerships and collaboration.

2. Specific Targets Under Those SDGs Identified

1. SDG 8 Targets:
   • Target 8.2: Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation.
   • Target 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation.
2. SDG 9 Targets:
   • Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure.
   • Target 9.3: Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises to financial services, including affordable credit.
3. SDG 17 Targets:
   • Target 17.16: Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships.
   • Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships.

3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied to Measure Progress

1. Indicator for SDG 8:
   • 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person.
   • 8.3.1: Proportion of informal employment in non-agriculture employment.
2. Indicator for SDG 9:
   • 9.1.1: Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road.
   • 9.3.1: Proportion of small-scale industries in total industry value added.
3. Indicator for SDG 17:
   • 17.16.1: Number of countries reporting progress in multi-stakeholder development effectiveness monitoring frameworks.
   • 17.17.1: Amount of United States dollars committed to public-private partnerships.

4. Table of SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: bnamericas.com