This issue of the African Development Perspectives Yearbook focusses on the relevance of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 ("Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation") for Africa's development. Issues are analysed at the continental level and in country case studies.

Unit 1 presents in four essays the African continental perspectives and achievements.

Unit 2 presents six essays, which are focussing on aspects of the eight targets of SDG 9 in country cases.

Unit 3 presents book reviews and book notes in the context of SDG 9.