The Road to the SDGs

construction minerals; a sector that can create many jobs. This industry must be prepared for the future, given the rapid technological changes. Development finance institutions can contribute to the financing of major projects, particularly power generation projects for the mining sector. Private investors can provide foreign direct investment in a fair win-win partnership, with IsDB playing the role of facilitator of such fruitful cooperation. 3. Textiles and apparel MCs are among the largest producers of textiles and apparel in the world, with a vital role in the supply of raw materials and in the various stages of the value chain. What is needed, however, is to increase their share in the global economy, enhance added value and create jobs to bolster their economic and social development. In this context, universities and research centres must play a key role in promoting innovation, partnerships and branding. 4. Petrochemicals Petrochemical products are undoubtedly an important source of quality jobs. Some oil-exporting MCs still import high-value petrochemicals. In response, IsDB is developing a roadmap to establish a network of cooperation with public and private entities, with a focus on innovation to generate higher added value in this sector of high growth and impact. 5. Islamic finance This is the crosscutting theme of all the other mentioned industries. We consider it to be our most important tool to support and promote our industries and to encourage inclusion of the finance-deprived sector so as to unleash THE FUTURE Volume 5 REALIZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY THROUGH RESILIENT GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS TEXTILES & APPAREL REALIZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY THROUGH RESILIENT GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS PETROCHEMICALS ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK: FUTURES REPORT ON PETROCHEMICALS THE FUTURE Volume 2 FUTURE OF FINANCE: REDEFINING THE ROLE OF FINANCE IN AN INDUSTRY 4.0 WORLD FUTURE OF FINANCE REDEFINING THE ROLE OF FINANCE IN AN INDUSTRY 4.0 WORLD [ 6 ]