《2030 年可持续发展议程》认为科学、技术和创新是关键的执行手段。促进创新也是可持续发展目标 9的一部分。目前已作出很多努力，从比较的角度衡量创新，包括全球创新指数和全球竞争力指数。
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development identifies science, technology and innovation as key means of implementation. Promoting innovation is also part of Sustainable Development Goal 9. There are a number of existing efforts to measure innovation in a comparative perspective, including the Global Innovation Index and the Global Competitiveness Index.