9.2 Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2030.

1 Eradicate poverty in all its forms everywhere. Ensure the social protection of people living in poverty or social vulnerability, increase access to basic services and assist people affected by extreme weather events, as well as addressing economic, social and environmental problems. The eradication of extreme poverty has been achieved in Spain. However, serious problems of poverty persist and affect children in particular, making their care imperative. The economic crisis led to an increase in social exclusion and inequality and changed the profiles of people in these situations. This increase was caused by the rapid rise in unemployment during the crisis. However, the onset of economic recovery and job creation are not leading to a decline in poverty and inequality figures.

M 9.2 By 2030, promote public and private investment in research.