Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bhardwaj, Harshvardhan; Garg, Vikas Title A name given to the resource Role of Technology in Achieving SDG Adoption in Emerging Economies Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sustainable Development Goals Series;Volume;Part F993;pp.213-229 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-95103-9_14" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-95103-9_14</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105018211692?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105018211692?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Bhardwaj H., Christ University Bengaluru, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Garg V., Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Maharashtra, Pune, India Description An account of the resource Technology has always changed the world for the better making processes efficient and effective, yet it is imperative to gain a comprehensive understanding and know-how of these technologies in order to utilize them for SDG adoption especially in emerging economies. The United Nations sustainable development goals (SGDs) provide us with a framework for creating a more sustainable, prosperous and equitable future by the year 2030 and modern technology has a vital role to play in actualizing these plans. However, utilizing technology for SDG adoption in emerging economies come with its own set of constraints and challenges. Emerging economies face unique challenges in their pursuit of the United Nations SDGs, including limited infrastructure, economic instability, and unequal access of resources. Nonetheless is proving to be a key enabler in overcoming such hurdles and accelerating the adoption of SDGs. This chapter explores how technology, including mobile connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are enabling smother and more streamlined adoption of SDGs and how emerging economies are the real beneficiaries. Mobile technology, for instance, has revolutionized the financial system making it inclusive, bring it within reach of the unbanked population of the world. Technology is also empowering small farmers with accurate weather forecast, real-time market data, and affordable crop management tools. This is a direct contribution to SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). In a similar manner, AI-powered app-based healthcare solutions are a massive leap within the sector and can help tackling disease outbreaks and enhancing the general health of the people, thus having a direct positive impact on SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). Furthermore, the applications of IoT are numerous and are proving to be rather beneficial for cities in emerging economies. It is being utilized to implement smart energy grids to water management systems directly contributing to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). This chapter concludes by examining the need of inclusive policies and investment in digital infrastructure to ensure that emerging economies can reap maximum through the modern-day technologies. It also addresses the potential risks, such as digital inequality and data privacy concerns assessing how the contemporary technology be utilized in order to achieve sustainable development in emerging economies. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025. Subject The topic of the resource AI; Blockchain; Digital infrastructure; Digital technology; Emerging economies; IoT; SDG adoption; Sustainability Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Relation A related resource ISSN: 25233084; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online