Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Did you know that almost all workers in all countries do not get a decent salary, workers are not facilitated with sufficient knowledge to work, discrimination in the work environment, the rise of underage child labour, the economic instability of the country, and many more problems that occur in our economy.
We know that almost all of the world experiences this. Then we wonder, is there no solution? Are these problems not examined and ignored? The answer is certainly no.
These problems have been reviewed, by all United Nations Member States in 2015. They made The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was filled by 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries-developing and developing-in a goal partnership. The problem that we questioned has been examined in SDG 8, which is decent work and economic growth. It is promoting sustainable, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
Here are the targets for Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
- 8.1 Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries.
- 8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors
- 8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services.
- 8.4 Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production, with developed countries taking the lead.
- 8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
- 8.6 By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training.
- 8.7 Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms.
- 8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular, women migrants, and those in precarious employment.
- 8.9 By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
- 8.10 Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all.
- 8.a Increase Aid for Trade support for developing countries, in particular, least developed countries, including through the Enhanced Integrated Framework for Trade-Related Technical Assistance to Least Developed Countries.
- 8.b By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization.
As we know, the target will be achieved in 2030, but that will not be achieved if we and the country do not commit and sincerely carry out it. Therefore, let us build a culture of critical thinking and care for problems like this.
