The study analyses the findings of the ITUC SDG 8 Monitor, which measures progress on implementing the Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) on decent work and sustainable economic growth in 145 countries - representing 97 per cent of the world’s population.

The Monitor establishes how progress (or lack thereof) on SDG 8 impacts the realisation of the other SDGs. In addition, it presents a series of policy recommendations for an SDG8-driven recovery and resilience that is job-rich and puts people and the environment at the centre.

Among other findings, this study demonstrates that economic growth alone cannot provide countries with the sufficient means to counter poverty and inequalities and ensure well-being for all.

➡️Related blog post: "A New Social Contract for a job-rich recovery" written by Paola Simonetti and published on the website of the OECD Development Matters.