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What is a primary objective of SDG-8 in relation to economic growth?
What is a primary objective of SDG-8 in relation to economic growth?
Which of the following is a measure encouraged by SDG-8 to support economic growth?
Which of the following is a measure encouraged by SDG-8 to support economic growth?
What is one of the key aims of the ILO Decent Work Agenda aligned with SDG-8?
What is one of the key aims of the ILO Decent Work Agenda aligned with SDG-8?
What aspect of SDG-8 directly addresses social issues such as forced labor and human trafficking?
What aspect of SDG-8 directly addresses social issues such as forced labor and human trafficking?
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Which of the following strategies is NOT indicated as part of promoting economic productivity in SDG-8?
Which of the following strategies is NOT indicated as part of promoting economic productivity in SDG-8?
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By what year does SDG-8 aim to achieve full and productive employment for all?
By what year does SDG-8 aim to achieve full and productive employment for all?
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Which factor is considered crucial for job creation as per SDG-8?
Which factor is considered crucial for job creation as per SDG-8?
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What is a common misconception about the approach of SDG-8 towards economic growth?
What is a common misconception about the approach of SDG-8 towards economic growth?
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What is one of the primary objectives of SDG8 regarding employment?
What is one of the primary objectives of SDG8 regarding employment?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of the ILO Decent Work Agenda?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of the ILO Decent Work Agenda?
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What is the target for per capita economic growth in the least developed countries according to SDG8?
What is the target for per capita economic growth in the least developed countries according to SDG8?
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How does SDG8 recommend addressing issues of forced and child labor?
How does SDG8 recommend addressing issues of forced and child labor?
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Which strategy is emphasized for improving economic productivity in SDG8?
Which strategy is emphasized for improving economic productivity in SDG8?
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What is one way to promote entrepreneurship according to SDG8?
What is one way to promote entrepreneurship according to SDG8?
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What does SDG8 indicate should be at the center of economic policy-making?
What does SDG8 indicate should be at the center of economic policy-making?
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Which of the following goals does the ILO Decent Work Agenda NOT focus on?
Which of the following goals does the ILO Decent Work Agenda NOT focus on?
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What is the main aim of promoting development-oriented policies according to Target 8.3?
What is the main aim of promoting development-oriented policies according to Target 8.3?
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How can countries achieve the goal set in Target 8.4 regarding resource efficiency?
How can countries achieve the goal set in Target 8.4 regarding resource efficiency?
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What does Target 8.5 aim to achieve by 2030?
What does Target 8.5 aim to achieve by 2030?
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Which demographic group is specifically mentioned in Target 8.6 for promoting employment?
Which demographic group is specifically mentioned in Target 8.6 for promoting employment?
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What is the primary goal outlined in Target 8.7?
What is the primary goal outlined in Target 8.7?
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Which of these aspects is NOT directly related to the goals of Target 8.3?
Which of these aspects is NOT directly related to the goals of Target 8.3?
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Which principle is emphasized in the 10-year framework of programmes mentioned in Target 8.4?
Which principle is emphasized in the 10-year framework of programmes mentioned in Target 8.4?
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In the context of the ILO Decent Work Agenda, what does 'decent work' encompass as per Target 8.5?
In the context of the ILO Decent Work Agenda, what does 'decent work' encompass as per Target 8.5?
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Study Notes
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-8)
- SDG-8 aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all
- Unemployment is on the rise globally
- Roughly half the world's population lives on $2 per day
- Some economic activities directly or indirectly harm the environment
- Solutions include providing employment opportunities and decent work for all genders to eradicate poverty
- Creating green jobs to support the 470 million entering the work force by 2030
- Promoting green growth and jobs, restoring environments, and protecting natural resources
- Encouraging sustained economic growth through increased productivity and technological innovation
- Promoting policies that support entrepreneurship and job creation are key to eradicating forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking
- The goal is to achieve full and productive employment, and decent work for all women and men by 2030
SDG-8 Goal
- Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all
Learning Objectives
- Identify important concepts of SDG-8
- Apply principles of SDG-8 in the labor force
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-8)
- Aim to encourage sustained economic growth by achieving higher levels of productivity and technological innovation
- Promote policies that encourage entrepreneurship and job creation
- Goal is to achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men by 2030
Sustainable Development goals (SDG-8)
- Entrepreneurship and job creation are key to effectively eradicating forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking
SDG-8
- Aims to ensure inclusive and sustainable economic growth globally
- Specifically by: achieving full employment and equal pay by 2030
- Ending forced labor and child labor by 2025, address informal work (especially impacting women and children)
- Supporting investment in entrepreneurship and innovation to improve job creation
Goal #8: Decent work and economic growth
- Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all
- Put job creation at the heart of economic policy and development plans
- This is a virtuous cycle that benefits economies and drives sustainable development
Target for Goal 8
- Promote jobs and enterprise, guarantee rights at work, extend social protection, and promote social dialogue (gender as a cross-cutting theme).
Four pillars of the ILO
- Promoting jobs and enterprise
- Guaranteeing rights at work
- Extending social protection
- Promoting social dialogue
Target 8.1 - Sustainable Economic Growth
- Sustain per capita economic growth of at least 7% per annum in the least developed countries
- Maintain economic growth in line with national conditions, especially at least 7% growth in developing countries by 2030
Target 8.2 - Diversify, Innovate, and Upgrade
- Economic productivity increase through diversification, technological upgrades, and innovation, especially in high-value added and labor-intensive sectors by 2030
Target 8.3 - Promote policies to support job creation
- Promote policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation; encourage formalization and growth of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, inclusive of access to financial services by 2030
Target 8.4 - Improve resource efficiency
- Improve global resource efficiency in consumption and production by 2030
- Decouple economic growth from environmental degradation
Target 8.5 - Full Employment and Decent Work
- By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including youth and people with disabilities; ensure equal pay for equal work
Target 8.6 - Youth Employment, Education, and Training
- Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training
Target 8.7 - End Modern Slavery, Trafficking, and Child Labor
- End child labor in all its forms by 2025
- Take immediate and effective action to stop forced labor, modern slavery, human trafficking, and worst forms of child labor (including the recruitment of child soldiers) by 2025.
Target 8.8 - Protect Labor Rights and Promote Safe Working Environments
- Protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, especially women migrants and those in precarious employment by 2030
Target 8.9 - Promote Beneficial and Sustainable Tourism
- Devise and implement policies by 2030 to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
Target 8.10 - Universal Access to Banking, Insurance, and Financial Services
- Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance, and financial services for everyone by 2030
Target 8.a - Increase Aid for Trade Support
- Increase Aid for Trade support for developing countries, in particular the least developed countries, through Enhanced Integrated Framework for Trade-Related Technical Assistance
Target 8.b - Develop a Global Youth Employment Strategy
- Develop and operationalize a global youth employment strategy by 2020; and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization.
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This quiz explores Sustainable Development Goal 8, which focuses on promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth and decent work for all. It covers the challenges of unemployment, the importance of green jobs, and policies supporting entrepreneurship. Test your knowledge on how these elements contribute to eradicating poverty and fostering a resilient economy.
