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Foreword
Introductory Messages
DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE
The Economy
PEOPLE AND CONTEXTS
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
PLANET AND SUSTAINABILITY
Awards
Lead Researchers
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THE ECONOMY
SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth – promotes sustained economic growth, higher levels of productivity and technological innovation.
Globally, there are an estimated 300 million workers who live in extreme poverty and, according to the International Labour Organization, more than 204 million people were unemployed in 2015*. Since the 2008 economic crisis and global recession, the world has seen slower growth, widening inequalities, and not enough jobs to keep up with a growing labour force and the changing nature of work. In South Africa the lack of economic growth is a major concern, while the policy focus remains on inclusive growth – economic growth that is distributed fairly and creates opportunities for all.
* http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sustainable-development-goals/goal-8-decent-work-and-economic-growth.html
Media Club South Africa
