as such the targets in place to monitor the progress made in these areas cover the following resilient and upgraded infrastructure inclusive and sustainable industrialization financial support for smallscale enterprises enhanced scientific research development of domestic technology and increased access to information and communications technology first issues concerning reliable infrastructure with respect to the movement of passengers and freight will be discussed with a focus on port container traffic and passenger movement by air next issues pertaining to progress in research will be addressed by examining changes in countries expenditure on research with respect to gdp and the nuber of researchers per capita over time in the region