Decent Work and Economic Growth

Sustainable Development Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Click on the case studies below to find out what programs, projects and policies are being implemented in cities around the globe to accomplish Goal 8.

Learn more about the targets and indicators of SDG 8 at UN Sustainbale Development Knowledge Platform.

Case studies

141 case studies available.

Programa Tô Legal
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São Paulo, Brazil

Programa Tô Legal

Empowering informal workers and fostering entrepreneurial growth.

GwanJuness Community Care
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Gwangju, South Korea

GwanJuness Community Care

Protecting human dignity

The Weyonje app
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Kampala, Uganda

The Weyonje app

Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Descontorno Cultural
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Descontorno Cultural

This event aims to promote artists and cultural initiatives from the peripheries of the city, decentralizing BH’s artistic production.

Black Arts Festival
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Black Arts Festival

a diverse program that fosters artistic exchanges, strengthens cultural identities, and encourages understanding of African-influenced cultures

Belo Horizonte Festival Policy
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Belo Horizonte Festival Policy

Explore Belo Horizonte's cultural richness through its vibrant festivals, promoting art, diversity, and inclusion in the city every year.