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The Editorial Team SDG8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth at Global Society News (GSN) examines how inclusive employment and sustainable economic growth contribute to prosperity, dignity, and human well-being. The team brings together economists, journalists, and policy experts who explore the links between innovation, equality, fair work, and responsible business practices.


Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG8) – Decent Work and Economic Growth, established under the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, promotes sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. It also supports entrepreneurship, economic diversification, technological innovation, labour rights, and fairer distribution of productivity gains.


Global growth has helped reduce poverty, create jobs, and expand entrepreneurship. Yet inequality, insecure employment, low wages, and limited opportunities remain serious challenges. Automation, digital transformation, and the green transition are reshaping the world of work, requiring policies that combine competitiveness with social protection and environmental responsibility.


The Editorial Team SDG8 at GSN reports on these developments through economic analysis, rigorous journalism, and collaboration with development agencies, trade unions, and research institutions. Its work highlights decent work policies, sustainable enterprises, youth and women’s employment, circular economy models, impact investing, and inclusive business ecosystems.


Aligned with the principles of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the wider United Nations agenda, the Editorial Team SDG8 promotes responsible globalisation, ethical labour practices, and social dialogue. By advancing the message of “Decent Work and Economic Growth”, the team reaffirms that economic development must serve people first and create progress that is meaningful in human lives.


Publications (57)

Aug 4, 2026 ∙ 6 min
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

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Jun 20, 2026 ∙ 6 min
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

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May 9, 2026 ∙ 6 min
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

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Mar 24, 2026 ∙ 6 min
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

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Mar 5, 2026 ∙ 3 min
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

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Feb 1, 2026 ∙ 2 min
NGO collapse deepens 2026 jobs crisis
Funding cuts and layoffs across local NGOs threaten Somalia’s economic stability and progress toward decent work

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Jan 18, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Migrant Workers Centre advances workplace justice for migrant labour
Community based education and advocacy protecting migrant workers from exploitation in Victoria

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Jan 12, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Global sustainability in 2026 recognises unseen actors shaping development
Volunteers, pastoralists and women farmers lead this year’s global focus on sustainability and equitable growth

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Jan 7, 2026 ∙ 2 min
The end of dismissal by algorithm
Europe sets binding safeguards to keep human judgement at the centre of AI driven work by 2026

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Jan 3, 2026 ∙ 2 min
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

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Dec 4, 2025 ∙ 3 min
A turning point in youth employment and sustainable agriculture
how a new generation of farmers could reshape food security and decent work in Ghana

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Sep 17, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Empowering migrant workers to organise and defend their rights in global supply chains
Building solidarity and accountability in industries reliant on migrant labour

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Aug 24, 2025 ∙ 3 min
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

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Jul 23, 2025 ∙ 4 min
African fish workers sidelined in trade deals: A challenge to SDG 8
Exclusion threatens livelihoods and sustainability

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Apr 28, 2025 ∙ 4 min
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

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Apr 20, 2025 ∙ 3 min
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

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Mar 11, 2025 ∙ 4 min
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

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Mar 9, 2025 ∙ 4 min
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

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