A trade union focus on the SDGs - Brazil
Brazilian trade unions welcome President Lula’s revival of SDG efforts, with all ministries required to integrate the Goals under a coordinated executive secretariat. Trade unions will actively participate in National Commission for Sustainable Development Objectives, contributing to discussions on all SDGs.
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A trade union focus on the SDGs - Chad
Despite a relatively high level of transparency, trade unions indicate that the government of Chad is not adequately consulting and engaging them in effective social dialogue on the country’s development plans and SDG implementation.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Kenya
Kenya’s trade unions report that despite signing important trade agreements with the U.S. and the E.U., which give prominence to the SDGs, there is insufficient SDG budgeting, partly due to increased debt servicing. Moreover, unions are excluded from government consultations and the national multi-stakeholder platform SDGs Kenya Forum.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Namibia
Trade unions report that Namibia’s designation as a pathfinder country of the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for a Just Transition has enhanced the implementation of SDG 8. It has also facilitated trade unions’ engagement with the government, albeit only ad hoc.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Nepal
Trade unions in Nepal are not consulted in SDG decision-making and lack representation in the multi-stakeholder forum. Their input is limited to worker-related issues, and the Central Labour Advisory Council, meant for high-level social dialogue, is ineffective.
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A trade union focus on the SDGs - Nigeria
Trade unions in Nigeria report that they provide regular input to the government on SDG targets, but this is only partially taken on board due to bureaucratic bottlenecks. Corruption and lack of political will hamper the implementation of the National Development Plan, which partially includes the SDGs.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Peru
Trade unions in Peru face significant challenges due to anti-union policies, economic informalisation, corruption, and lack of multi-stakeholder dialogue. Despite these obstacles, they engage in limited dialogue for implementing national human rights policies and the 2030 Agenda. Trade unions also collaborate with the UN Resident Coordinator and contribute to a civil society-led working group for the 2030 Agenda.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - South Africa
Trade unions report that the government generally considers their input on the SDGs. While resources allocated to implementing the 2030 Agenda seem sufficient, workers highlight challenges in generating the tax revenue crucial for the country’s development.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Spain
Trade unions report that the Spanish government has integrated many of the objectives of the 2030 Agenda into its policies and budgeted adequate funds for them. However, they call for setting up a dialogue with the most representative trade union organisations on SDG strategy implementation.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Tanzania
Despite limited transparency in decision-making and reporting on SDG implementation, trade unions note the presence of a structured tripartite platform led by the Ministry of Labour. This platform discusses the 2030 Agenda beyond SDG 8, within the context of social dialogue.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Uganda
While the government has intensified efforts to foster new partnerships and collaborations with diverse stakeholders, trade unions highlight their inconsistent inclusion and the absence of workers’ perspectives in SDG processes.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Zimbabwe
Trade unions participate in the drafting of Zimbabwe’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the implementation of the SDGs. They point out that progress on the priority goals of the national development strategy is hampered by challenges such as inadequate resources, gaps in data relating to the implementation of the SDGs and unstable consultation frameworks.
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