Decent Work And Economic Growth

Decent Work And Economic Growth

1. Facts and figures

   • Nearly 2.2 billion people live below the US$2 poverty line.
   • Global unemployment increased from 170 million people in 2007 to nearly 202 million in 2012, of which about 75 million are young women and men.

2. Actions

   • Governments can work to build dynamic, sustainable, innovative and people-centred economies, promoting youth employment and women’s economic empowerment, in particular, and decent work for all.
   • Local authorities and communities can renew and plan their cities and human settlements so as to foster community cohesion and personal security and to stimulate innovation and employment.

3. Target

   • Providing youth the best opportunity to transition to a decent job calls for investing in education and training of the highest possible quality.

4. Goal

   • Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.