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Decent work and economic growth


World Bicycle Relief turns rural mobility into essential infrastructure
Purpose-built bicycles help communities reach schools, clinics and markets where transport remains scarce

Editorial Team SDG9
Aug 55 min read


Working animals at the centre of community resilience
Around 200 million animals may contribute to the livelihoods of between 300 million and 600 million people worldwide

Editorial Team SDG8
Aug 46 min read


The return of local manufacturing can strengthen resilience, but only if work is decent
Shorter supply chains are gaining attention as communities seek resilience, repair skills and fairer industrial jobs

Editorial Team SDG8
Jun 206 min read


The creator economy
Africa’s creator economy is opening new paths to decent work, while exposing gaps in income stability and support.

Richard Nutakor
May 173 min read


Wadhwani Foundation push to turn research into public value
A non-profit is backing innovation hubs that aim to move Indian research from laboratories into usable technologies

Editorial Team SDG8
May 96 min read


The cost of living far from work, mobility as a driver of poverty
When cheaper housing lies on the urban edge, the daily journey to earn a living can deepen hardship

Editorial Team SDG8
Mar 246 min read


Migration forum and ILO recruitment strategy set 2026 test for migrant worker rights
Global plans due in May and through 2030 seek to turn promises on migrant workers into enforceable labour protections and easier access to redress

Editorial Team SDG8
Mar 53 min read


NGO collapse deepens 2026 jobs crisis
Funding cuts and layoffs across local NGOs threaten Somalia’s economic stability and progress toward decent work

Editorial Team SDG8
Feb 12 min read


Migrant Workers Centre advances workplace justice for migrant labour
Community based education and advocacy protecting migrant workers from exploitation in Victoria

Editorial Team SDG8
Jan 182 min read


The end of dismissal by algorithm
Europe sets binding safeguards to keep human judgement at the centre of AI driven work by 2026

Editorial Team SDG8
Jan 72 min read


The green paradox of progress: when booming green jobs still fall short of protecting the planet
Rapid growth in sustainable employment exposes deep skills gaps, social inequalities and the limits of job creation alone

Editorial Team SDG8
Jan 32 min read


A turning point in youth employment and sustainable agriculture
how a new generation of farmers could reshape food security and decent work in Ghana

Editorial Team SDG8
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Children in the shadows of tech coltan dilemma
The capture of Rubaya mine exposes child labour at the heart of the digital economy and fragile efforts to end it

Editorial
Sep 28, 20253 min read


Empowering migrant workers to organise and defend their rights in global supply chains
Building solidarity and accountability in industries reliant on migrant labour

Editorial Team SDG8
Sep 17, 20253 min read


Decent work, fair pay: building inclusive economies for a sustainable future
Explore how fair wages, inclusive growth, and sustainable jobs can reshape economies, reduce inequality, and create resilient futures worldwide

Editorial Team SDG8
Aug 24, 20253 min read


African fish workers sidelined in trade deals: A challenge to SDG 8
Exclusion threatens livelihoods and sustainability

Editorial Team SDG8
Jul 23, 20254 min read


World Day for Safety and Health at Work spotlights climate change risks at the workplace
On 28 April, the ILO calls for urgent global action as workers face mounting climate-related threats to health and safety

Editorial Team SDG8
Apr 28, 20254 min read


Driving global change: How UpLink’s innovators are advancing sustainability and economic equality
UpLink’s innovators drive impact with $633M raised, 30K+ jobs created, and vast strides in climate action and economic equality

Editorial Team SDG8
Apr 20, 20253 min read


Explaining APEC’s investment agenda with global goals for long-term prosperity
In an era where sustainable development is paramount, aligning investment strategies with global goals is essential for long-term prosperity

Editorial Team SDG8
Mar 11, 20254 min read


Improving global supply chains: Transparentem's fight for labour and environmental justice
In an era where sustainable development, social justice, and corporate accountability are paramount, ensuring ethical practices within globa

Editorial Team SDG8
Mar 9, 20254 min read


Labor conditions in the Asian textile industry: A closer look at exploitation and global efforts for change
In recent years, investigations into labor practices within the Asian textile industry have exposed alarming levels of exploitation, includi

Editorial Team SDG8
Feb 25, 20254 min read


Reshaping global finance: FfD4 and the future of sustainable development
The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), scheduled for June 30 to July 3, 2025, in Sevilla, Spain, represent

Editorial Team SDG8
Feb 20, 20253 min read


Creating decent work: A pathway to global sustainability and economic growth
Decent work is a cornerstone of sustainable development, playing a vital role in promoting economic equality, social justice, and environmen

Editorial Team SDG8
Feb 5, 20253 min read


Empowering small businesses and advancing equity with Lisc
In the pursuit of sustainable development and social equity, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) exemplifies how targeted effor

Editorial Team SDG8
Jan 22, 20252 min read
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