The Global Goals tackle the biggest, most complicated issues in our world - goals that are impossible to achieve without people coming together as a global community.

That's why the partnership goal was created. To make sure no one is left behind.

With a shared vision, we can work together to build a world that works for people and planet.

Beyond our shared vision, what do these partnerships really mean?

Successful sustainable development requires collaboration and commitment among governments, non-government organizations, the private sector, academia and individual citizens.

Collaboration and commitment can surface in many different forms.

Technology development, financial investments, fair trade and market access are all part of the solution.

More than half the world’s population (3.9 billion people) now has internet access, and the Technology Bank has been formed for the least developed countries.

Only 6 countries met the international target in 2016 to keep official development assistance at or above 0.7 percent of gross national income.

While technology is improving, the access to technology itself varies significantly between countries.

Innovation, information sharing, science and technology are all essential to achieving the progress we desire. But to create that opportunity for all people, we must first give all people access.

Trade is important to promote and facilitate market access. It creates a positive economic impact, but progress is slow.

The share of least developed countries in world merchandise exports has been increasing since 2017, but remains below 1%.

Systemic issues must also be addressed, which includes an evaluation of country data, accountability, policies and multi-stakeholder partnerships.

In 2018, there were 111 countries that had national statistical legislation, but there is still work to be done.

For example, the coverage of birth and death registration and the completeness of vital statistics remains a challenge, especially in developing countries.