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Decent work and the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development
The 2030 Agenda embraces three dimensions of sustainability – economic, social and environmental. It has 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that put people and planet at its centre, giving the international community a framework for tackling the many challenges confronting humanity, including those in the world of work.
The importance of decent work in achieving sustainable development is highlighted by Goal 8 which aims to “promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all”.
As a custodian agency, the ILO reports labour statistics on 14 decent work indicators, grouped under 5 of the 17 SDG Goals.
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Measuring advancement on SDGs
Explore Labour Statistics for the SDGs