A trade union focus on the SDGs - Namibia
The designation of Namibia as a pathfinder country of the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transition has improved the implementation of SDG 8 and enabled trade unions to engage with the government, but only on ad hoc basis. However, TUCNA’s overall assessment is that there is little transparency in how SDG implementation is being monitored and not enough resources allocated to the implementation of the Goals.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - South Africa
Trade unions report that their input on the SDGs is generally considered by the government. While there are sufficient resources allocated to implementing the 2030 Agenda, workers stress that there are still some challenges in raising the tax revenue necessary for the country’s development.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Tanzania
Despite low levels of transparency regarding decision-making and reporting on SDG implementation, trade unions report the existence of a structured tripartite platform led by the Ministry of Labour, in which the 2030 Agenda is discussed beyond SDG 8 in the context of social dialogue.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Uganda
Although an improvement in the implementation of the SDGs in Uganda. The government has increased its efforts to engage in new partnerships and collaborations with various stakeholders. However, trade unions are not consistently included and workers’ perspectives remain absent in SDG processes.
