However, to benefit, countries will need to strengthen technology capabilities and increase access for all groups in a wide range of areas, with support from the international community. They have spurred innovations such as big data, Al, 3D printing, Internet of things (IoT), robotics, cloud computing and many others. The Internet of Things (IoT) monitors and manages connected objects and machines and has applications in healthcare, agriculture, energy, and water management and quality.4 Al offers a wide range of capabilities including image recognition for diagnostics in health care, and agriculture. Combined with robotics, Al could transform production and distribution networks, in line with new business models, especially in manufacturing.5 New types of 3D printing6 allow ever faster and cheaper low-volume production and rapid iterative prototyping of new products,7 offering benefits in healthcare, construction and education.