8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
by Matilde Mazzantini 5AT
“Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.”
Some targets
- Support economic growth in accordance with national circumstances.
- Obtain higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological improvement and innovation.
Promote policies that support productive activities, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization of companies.
PROGRESS OF GOAL 8 IN 2018
- In 2016, real gross domestic product per capita grew at 1.3 % globally, less than the 1.7 % standard growth rate recorded in 2010–2016.
- In 2016, 61% of all workers had informal employment, excluding the agricultural sector, 51% of all workers fell into this employment category.
- In 45 countries gender inequality is still pervasive: the hourly pay of men are higher than those of women, with a pay gap of 12.5%.
- In 2017 the global joblessness rate was 5.6%. In 2017 the global youth unemployment rate was at 13%.Youth are more easily to be unemployed than adults.
Tourism is one of the top four export earners, currently providing one in ten jobs worldwide. Decent work opportunities in tourism, (for youth, women, and policies for better diversification) can enhance tourism positive socio-economic impacts.
an example:
By Matilde Mazzantini, 5 AT
- Ilunion Hotels is a chain of hotels offering differently-abled professionals the opportunity to work in the tourism sector.
- Objectives: integrate people with disabilities in a working environment which are significant examples of labour integration. These hotels offer all key hotel services, from accommodation to event hosting and catering, in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia.
an example:
by Veiz Cullhaj, 5BT
Experience the true essence of the Kenyan safari with Pippo and Anthony, 2 brothers that will help you getting around and will explain you everything, from the story of the country to traditions.
"Take care of Earth and water: they weren't donated by our fathers but borrowed from our children" It's a Masai proverb that they try to respect as much as possible.
Pippo and Anthony support Jombas children home, an orphanage, with part of the money incoming from tourist, choosing them as guides you will help a lot of people getting the best guided tours you can find.
their land is Kenya, their home is the savanna, the lion, the Indian Ocean and the Sun are their brethren: these are the Watamu Beach Boys.