SDG 8: Decent Work
About Goal 8
SDG 8 promotes inclusive economic growth, decent work, and productive employment. It supports safe workplaces, fair wages, entrepreneurship, and job opportunities for youth. Strong labor protections and sustainable industries help build stable economies.
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Key Targets
- Sustain per-capita economic growth and support higher productivity.
- Promote policies that support job creation and entrepreneurship.
- Protect labor rights and ensure safe and secure working environments.
- Reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training.
- End forced labor, modern slavery, and human trafficking.
- Eradicate child labor in all its forms.
- Expand access to banking, insurance, and financial services.
- Increase aid to support trade and economic development in least developed countries.
- Encourage sustainable tourism that creates jobs and supports local culture.
Global Progress
Progress on SDG 8 varies widely. Some countries strengthened worker rights and expanded jobs, but many still face unemployment, informal work, and unsafe conditions. Youth struggle to access stable employment. Investments in skills, safety, and resilient industries are needed to maintain progress.
