No One Left Behind: Building Inclusive Growth Through SDG 9 - HLPF Day 2

“Leave no one behind” is at the heart of the 2030 Agenda, yet progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been uneven. On day two of the 2026 HLPF, discussions focused on the needs of those furthest behind - including African countries, least developed countries, and landlocked developing countries - and on how to ensure that advances in industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9) benefit them. Featuring insights from: • Mr. Pierre Nguimkeu, Director, Africa Growth Initiative and Senior Fellow of Global Economy and Development, Brookings Institution • Mr. John Denton AO, Secretary-General, International Chamber of Commerce To stay up-to-date on the 2026 HLPF, visit: https://hlpf.un.org/2026