Additionally, technology is bringing new tools and innovations that have the great potential to increase development. Although the world is facing more challenges than ever before (urbanization, dramatic changes in demographics, and climate change, to name a few), both high technology and basic innovations to current machinery in developing countries are bringing advances in education, health, equality, and improved food supply. Because of this, there is a greater chance today than ever before that achievements like the reaching the Sustainable Development Goals will be realized through global efforts toward sustainable development.
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