Decent work & economic growth

SDG Intro

Goal 8: Decent work & economic growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Globally, labour productivity has increased and the unemployment rate has decreased. However, more progress is needed to increase employment opportunities, especially for young people, reduce informal employment and labour market inequality (particularly in terms of the gender pay gap), promote safe and secure working environments, and improve access to financial services to ensure sustained and inclusive economic growth.

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End poverty in all its forms everywhere
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End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
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Good health & well-being
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Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
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Quality Education
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Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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Gender Equality
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Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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Clean water & sanitation
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Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
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Affordable & clean energy
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Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
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Industry, innovation & infrastructure
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Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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Reduced Inequalities
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Reduce inequality within and among countries
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Sustainable cities and communities
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Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
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Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
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Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
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Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss
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Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
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