17 Goals to Transform Our World
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.
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GOAL OF THE MONTH – Goal 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Sustainable Development Goal 8 promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. While global employment has improved, progress is uneven. Read more from the Goal of the Month editorial
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