What?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\nSustainable Development Goal 8 is about promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.<\/p>\n
Why it matters?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\nEconomic growth contributes to sustainable development where it extends benefits to all people, actively reduces inequalities, improve living standards, and creates decent jobs for all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe global economy is slowly recovering from COVID-19, although recovery remains fragile and uneven. Developed economies are experiencing a marked recovery, while least developed countries (LDCs) continue to struggle. Similarly, labour market recovery remains uneven. Vulnerable groups such as women, youth, persons with disabilities and informal workers were the slowest to recover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn August, the Goal of the Month editorial looks at Goal 8 \u2013 Decent Work and Economic Growth<\/a><\/span>. We explore challenges and opportunities facing the world economic outlook, green economy and employment.<\/p>\nLearn more information on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s work on Goal 8<\/span><\/a> and most updated facts and figures<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nIn Focus\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Third brief of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) on Food, Energy and Finance<\/a> <\/span>| 3 August<\/li>\n
- Youth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call <\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Africa Climate Week 2022<\/a><\/span> | 29 August \u2013 2 September<\/li>\n
- United Nations Transforming Education Summit<\/a><\/span>\u00a0| 19 September 2022<\/span><\/li>\n
- Global Employment Trends for Youth\u00a02022<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
- World Economic Outlook Report (IMF)<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- The gender pay gap in the health and care sector: A global analysis in the time of COVID-19<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
- Monthly World Economic Situation and Prospects Briefing<\/a><\/span> | 1 August<\/li>\n
- Podcast: Developing northern Uganda \u2013 Connected farmers<\/li>\n
- First Person: Surviving Bali\u2019s COVID tourism crash\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Interview: Accessible finance is key to realizing Uganda\u2019s potential<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The third brief of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) on Food, Energy and Finance<\/span><\/a> will be launched on 3 August, with a focus on ways to address the global energy crisis, providing specific policy recommendations to address the sky-rocketing energy prices and growing social discontent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe brief will be live streamed on Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Web TV<\/a><\/span>, on 3 August 2022,12:15 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Youth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Picture2-600x300.png\")
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The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)\u00a0 <\/span>and the International Labour Organization (ILO) designed the \u201cYouth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call<\/span>\u201d<\/a>, to promote youth participation and skills for green jobs for a just transition.<\/p>\nYouth-led organizations, networks or coalitions are invited to submit<\/a><\/span> innovative proposals ideas and solutions to support a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all. Deadline for submission is 12 August 2022 (midnight Geneva time)<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Africa Climate Week 2022 | 29 August \u2013 2 September<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Picture3-600x202.png\")
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The Regional Climate Weeks move next to Africa Climate Week 2022 (ACW 2022)<\/a><\/span>, which will be held from 28 August to 2 September in Libreville, Gabon. ACW 2022 is a collaboration platform to explore, resilience against climate risks; the transition to a low-emission economy and partnerships to solve pressing challenges. Registration<\/a><\/span> is now open.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>United Nations Transforming Education Summit | 19 September 2022<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/education-summit-main-600x232.jpg\")
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Young people are disproportionately impacted by interlinked global crises, from climate change to conflicts to persistent poverty. The pandemic and other crises also accelerated the transformation of the labour market, adding uncertainty and hurting young people more than other age groups.<\/span><\/p>\nInvestments in education are vital to equip young people with the skills, knowledge and values they need to thrive. To fully engage and empower youth, the United Nations Secretary-General is convening the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Transforming Education Summit (TES)<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0The Summit will be held on 19 September 2022 at the 77th Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ General Assembly in New York.<\/span><\/p>\nTransforming education can only be achieved if, young people, are included in the processes of implementing policy and systematic changes to education stakeholders and governments. The\u00a0Youth Declaration<\/b>\u00a0will be developed by youth and\u00a0presented to the Secretary-General as young people\u2019s inputs to the Chair’s Summary of the Transforming Education Summit.<\/span><\/p>\nLast\u00a0chance<\/span>\u00a0to join<\/a><\/span>\u00a0the 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0 Youth Declaration Consultation\u00a0on 12 August, 2022 at 2:30PM (Paris time).\u00a0<\/b>Learn more about the\u00a0youth engagement<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image002-600x299.png\")
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Recovery in youth employment is still lagging, according to a new report –\u00a0Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022: Investing in transforming futures for young people<\/a><\/span>\u00a0by the\u00a0International Labour Organization (ILO)<\/a><\/span>, which confirms that the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt young people more than any other age group.<\/span><\/p>\nThe\u00a0report<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>also finds that young women have struggled more than their male counterparts to find work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In Print<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Economic growth contributes to sustainable development where it extends benefits to all people, actively reduces inequalities, improve living standards, and creates decent jobs for all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The global economy is slowly recovering from COVID-19, although recovery remains fragile and uneven. Developed economies are experiencing a marked recovery, while least developed countries (LDCs) continue to struggle. Similarly, labour market recovery remains uneven. Vulnerable groups such as women, youth, persons with disabilities and informal workers were the slowest to recover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In August, the Goal of the Month editorial looks at Goal 8 \u2013 Decent Work and Economic Growth<\/a><\/span>. We explore challenges and opportunities facing the world economic outlook, green economy and employment.<\/p>\n Learn more information on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s work on Goal 8<\/span><\/a> and most updated facts and figures<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n The third brief of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) on Food, Energy and Finance<\/span><\/a> will be launched on 3 August, with a focus on ways to address the global energy crisis, providing specific policy recommendations to address the sky-rocketing energy prices and growing social discontent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The brief will be live streamed on Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Web TV<\/a><\/span>, on 3 August 2022,12:15 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)\u00a0 <\/span>and the International Labour Organization (ILO) designed the \u201cYouth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call<\/span>\u201d<\/a>, to promote youth participation and skills for green jobs for a just transition.<\/p>\n Youth-led organizations, networks or coalitions are invited to submit<\/a><\/span> innovative proposals ideas and solutions to support a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all. Deadline for submission is 12 August 2022 (midnight Geneva time)<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The Regional Climate Weeks move next to Africa Climate Week 2022 (ACW 2022)<\/a><\/span>, which will be held from 28 August to 2 September in Libreville, Gabon. ACW 2022 is a collaboration platform to explore, resilience against climate risks; the transition to a low-emission economy and partnerships to solve pressing challenges. Registration<\/a><\/span> is now open.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Young people are disproportionately impacted by interlinked global crises, from climate change to conflicts to persistent poverty. The pandemic and other crises also accelerated the transformation of the labour market, adding uncertainty and hurting young people more than other age groups.<\/span><\/p>\n Investments in education are vital to equip young people with the skills, knowledge and values they need to thrive. To fully engage and empower youth, the United Nations Secretary-General is convening the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Transforming Education Summit (TES)<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0The Summit will be held on 19 September 2022 at the 77th Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ General Assembly in New York.<\/span><\/p>\n Transforming education can only be achieved if, young people, are included in the processes of implementing policy and systematic changes to education stakeholders and governments. The\u00a0Youth Declaration<\/b>\u00a0will be developed by youth and\u00a0presented to the Secretary-General as young people\u2019s inputs to the Chair’s Summary of the Transforming Education Summit.<\/span><\/p>\n Last\u00a0chance<\/span>\u00a0to join<\/a><\/span>\u00a0the 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0 Youth Declaration Consultation\u00a0on 12 August, 2022 at 2:30PM (Paris time).\u00a0<\/b>Learn more about the\u00a0youth engagement<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Recovery in youth employment is still lagging, according to a new report –\u00a0Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022: Investing in transforming futures for young people<\/a><\/span>\u00a0by the\u00a0International Labour Organization (ILO)<\/a><\/span>, which confirms that the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt young people more than any other age group.<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0report<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>also finds that young women have struggled more than their male counterparts to find work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In Focus\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Third brief of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) on Food, Energy and Finance | 3 August <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/p>\n<\/i><\/i><\/span>Youth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/p>\n<\/i><\/i><\/span>Africa Climate Week 2022 | 29 August \u2013 2 September<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/p>\n<\/i><\/i><\/span>United Nations Transforming Education Summit | 19 September 2022<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/p>\n<\/i><\/i><\/span>Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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