Roughly
half the world’s population still lives on the equivalent of about US$2 a day.
And in too many places, having a job doesn’t guarantee the ability to escape
from poverty. This slow and uneven progress requires us to rethink and retool
our economic and social policies aimed at eradicating poverty. A continued lack
of decent work opportunities, insufficient investments and under-consumption
lead to an erosion of the basic social contract underlying democratic
societies: that all must share in progress. . The creation of quality jobs will
remain a major challenge for almost all economies well beyond 2015. Sustainable
economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow
people to have quality jobs that stimulate the economy while not harming the
environment. Job opportunities and decent working conditions are also required
for the whole working age population.
Engage with SDG 8
Read a story on SDG 8 here.
Learn more about SDG 8 with our simple, easy to understand curriculum here.
Read a simple infographic on SDG 8 here.
Play a game of Snakes and Ladders on SDG 8 with this kit: Rules Game Board
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