全球移动供应商协会-2020年移动行业影响报告——可持续发展目标（英文）-2020.9-120页

2020 Mobile Industry Impact Report: Sustainable Development Goals Summary

Core Content

This report outlines the mobile industry's progress and contributions toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the past five years and looks ahead to the next decade, emphasizing the need for accelerated action to meet the 2030 targets. The GSMA, representing over 750 mobile operators and 400 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, has been a key player in advancing the SDGs through connectivity, innovation, and partnerships.

Main Points

• Industry Overview: The GSMA leads the mobile industry, organizing global events like MWC and regional conferences, and providing data and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• SDGs and the Decade of Action: The UN Secretary-General launched the Decade of Action to accelerate the SDGs, which are now at risk due to the global impact of the pandemic.
• Five Years of Progress: From 2015 to 2019, the mobile industry's average SDG impact score increased from 33% to 48%, showing significant progress across all 17 SDGs.
• Key Achievements:
  • SDG 9: The mobile industry has had the highest impact, driven by extensive network coverage and affordable services.
  • SDG 4: Education has seen the most improved contribution, with 2 billion people using mobile to access educational resources.
  • SDG 3: Health and well-being have also improved, with 1.6 billion individuals using mobile for health-related activities.
  • SDG 1 and 8: Mobile financial services have reached 2.3 billion adults, contributing to poverty reduction and decent work.
• Challenges and Pandemic Impact:
  • The pandemic has highlighted the importance of digital access and has threatened to slow progress in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
  • It has also exacerbated the digital divide, with the unconnected (often poorer, less educated, and in rural areas) being disproportionately affected.
• Connectivity and Adoption:
  • By the end of 2019, 5.1 billion people used a mobile phone, and 3.8 billion used mobile internet.
  • 4G coverage increased from 55% to 85%, significantly expanding access to digital services.
• Usage of Mobile-Enabled Services:
  • Mobile services are being used more for health, education, and financial activities, enhancing their impact on the SDGs.
  • The use of mobile for education and health has increased, especially during the pandemic, with operators providing free access to content.
• Sustainability and Responsible Operations:
  • Operators are integrating sustainability into their business models, which includes reducing environmental impact and promoting social responsibility.
  • The mobile industry's sustainable business practices are crucial in supporting the SDGs.
• Future Outlook:
  • The industry is expected to achieve around 70% of its full potential impact on the SDGs by 2030 if it continues to act quickly.
  • Partnerships across the public and private sectors, along with innovation and investment, are essential to achieving the SDGs in the next ten years.

Key Information

• Global Connectivity: By 2019, 7.1 billion people were covered by mobile broadband, up from 6.2 billion in 2015.
• Mobile Internet Users: 3.8 billion people (49% of the global population) used mobile internet in 2019.
• Mobile Subscribers: Over 5 billion people used mobile phones globally in 2019.
• Impact Metrics:
  • The mobile industry's average SDG impact score increased from 33% in 2015 to 48% in 2019.
  • Mobile has contributed to a global GDP increase of $360 billion and supported around 30 million jobs.
• Digital Divide: The unconnected, especially in LMICs, are more vulnerable to the pandemic's economic and social impacts.
• Partnerships: Multi-stakeholder partnerships are vital for achieving the SDGs, and the pandemic has reinforced the need for collaboration.
• Innovation: Innovations in cost reduction, 5G, and IoT are key to expanding the industry's impact and addressing global challenges.

Conclusion

The mobile industry has made substantial progress toward the SDGs, but the next ten years will be critical in ensuring that these goals are met. With the pandemic accelerating the need for digital access and services, the industry must continue to invest, innovate, and collaborate to address the remaining challenges and maximize its potential contribution to a sustainable future.