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Sustainable Development Goal #8 Decent Work Economic Growth
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Strong economies promote financial infrastructure and better investment opportunities. These opportunities enable Individuals and businesses to survive economic uncertainty and better access to jobs, especially for youth. Inclusive societies are a product of well-developed economic frameworks that help reduce poverty. Forced child labor and hazardous working conditions are a persistent threat. Youth also remain cut off from work or education.

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

Strong economies promote financial infrastructure and better investment opportunities. These opportunities enable Individuals and businesses to survive economic uncertainty and better access to jobs, especially for youth. Inclusive societies are a product of well-developed economic frameworks that help reduce poverty. Forced child labor and hazardous working conditions are a persistent threat. Youth also remain cut off from work or education.

Why It Matters


Poverty elimination requires more than access to jobs. Fair wages are necessary for people to live above the poverty line. Good jobs provide ancillary benefits for workers that foster personal development and social inclusion. Access to social protection benefits requires equal job opportunities for women and men. Without dynamic economic frameworks, youth are unable to access the basic services provided through jobs as they transition into the workforce. 

Why It Matters


Poverty elimination requires more than access to jobs. Fair wages are necessary for people to live above the poverty line. Good jobs provide ancillary benefits for workers that foster personal development and social inclusion. Access to social protection benefits requires equal job opportunities for women and men. Without dynamic economic frameworks, youth are unable to access the basic services provided through jobs as they transition into the workforce.

Blue Chip Action


Blue Chip Foundation’s Jenn Gross and Peter Stengaard Kick Off Pan-American Judges’ Summit
By Blog Owner 02 Jul, 2019
Blue Chip Foundation co-founders Jennifer Gross and Peter Stengaard traveled to Casina Pío IV to provide support and participate in the Pan-American Judges’ Summit on Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine.
Sustainable Development Goals in the United States of America logo
09 Oct, 2017
Sustainable Development Goals in the United States of America: A Strategic Vision is supported by the Blue Chip Foundation and several other organizations.
Jennifer Gross Donates 5,000 Smartphones to Ghana’s Community Health Workers Initiative
By Blog Owner 30 Sep, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation donated 5,000 smartphones to Ghana’s healthcare system at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in New York.
Blue Chip Foundation Participates in T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin
By Blog Owner 30 May, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation, represented by founder Jennifer Gross, was part of the T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin on May 29 and 30, 2017. Gross, who serves on the leadership council of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, found the event a tremendous success.
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Global Action


Use fiscal stability to bolster inclusive, sustainable development in Asia-Pacific, UN report urges
By Blog Owner 06 Dec, 2017
In a report released by the Economic and Social Survey for Asia and the Pacific, countries in that region must improve initiatives to enhance decent job opportunities and provide social protection benefits. Poverty eradication and social inclusivity results from reducing inequalities and promoting wider access to resources.
Somalia Partnership Forum stresses job creation and poverty reduction to promote stability
By Blog Owner 05 Dec, 2017
Somalia’s future economic prosperity depends on greater investment in business development, infrastructure rehabilitation, and improved living conditions. Members of the international community, the Somali Government, and the United Nations attended the Somalia Partnership Forum to discuss the humanitarian and development challenges facing the country.
Lack of quality opportunities stalling young people’s quest for decent work – UN report
By Blog Owner 21 Nov, 2017
Lack of opportunities and high unemployment rates among young people create obstacles to economic growth. A recent report from the United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO) found that developing countries need greater investment in education & skills development to support young workers transitioning from temporary to stable employment.

Blue Chip Action


Blue Chip Foundation’s Jenn Gross and Peter Stengaard Kick Off Pan-American Judges’ Summit
By Blog Owner 02 Jul, 2019
Blue Chip Foundation co-founders Jennifer Gross and Peter Stengaard traveled to Casina Pío IV to provide support and participate in the Pan-American Judges’ Summit on Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine.
Sustainable Development Goals in the United States of America logo
09 Oct, 2017
Sustainable Development Goals in the United States of America: A Strategic Vision is supported by the Blue Chip Foundation and several other organizations.
Jennifer Gross Donates 5,000 Smartphones to Ghana’s Community Health Workers Initiative
By Blog Owner 30 Sep, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation donated 5,000 smartphones to Ghana’s healthcare system at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in New York.
Blue Chip Foundation Participates in T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin
By Blog Owner 30 May, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation, represented by founder Jennifer Gross, was part of the T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin on May 29 and 30, 2017. Gross, who serves on the leadership council of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, found the event a tremendous success.
More Posts

Global Action


Use fiscal stability to bolster inclusive, sustainable development in Asia-Pacific, UN report urges
By Blog Owner 06 Dec, 2017
In a report released by the Economic and Social Survey for Asia and the Pacific, countries in that region must improve initiatives to enhance decent job opportunities and provide social protection benefits. Poverty eradication and social inclusivity results from reducing inequalities and promoting wider access to resources.
Somalia Partnership Forum stresses job creation and poverty reduction to promote stability
By Blog Owner 05 Dec, 2017
Somalia’s future economic prosperity depends on greater investment in business development, infrastructure rehabilitation, and improved living conditions. Members of the international community, the Somali Government, and the United Nations attended the Somalia Partnership Forum to discuss the humanitarian and development challenges facing the country.
Lack of quality opportunities stalling young people’s quest for decent work – UN report
By Blog Owner 21 Nov, 2017
Lack of opportunities and high unemployment rates among young people create obstacles to economic growth. A recent report from the United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO) found that developing countries need greater investment in education & skills development to support young workers transitioning from temporary to stable employment.

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SDG USA
By Blog Owner 05 Jan, 2018
SDGUSA supports the successful actions of America’s Goals for 2030 in the United States by the promotion of policy research & development, grassroots organizing, social entrepreneurship, & advocacy.
L.A. Kitchen
By Blog Owner 05 Jan, 2018
L.A. Kitchen is a sustainable social enterprise organization dedicated to eradicating poverty through multiple initiatives including the operation of a training kitchen, reduction of food waste, and advancement of health and well being for low-income seniors within the Los Angeles community.
Millennium Promise
By Blog Owner 05 Jan, 2018
Millennium Promise is the first and leading international nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization oversees the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and other programs including the Sustainable Districts Program, Connect to Learn, the Lead Farmer Program, and the Two Million Community Health Workers (CHW) Campaign.

Initiatives


Partners


SDG USA
By Blog Owner 05 Jan, 2018
SDGUSA supports the successful actions of America’s Goals for 2030 in the United States by the promotion of policy research & development, grassroots organizing, social entrepreneurship, & advocacy.
L.A. Kitchen
By Blog Owner 05 Jan, 2018
L.A. Kitchen is a sustainable social enterprise organization dedicated to eradicating poverty through multiple initiatives including the operation of a training kitchen, reduction of food waste, and advancement of health and well being for low-income seniors within the Los Angeles community.
Millennium Promise
By Blog Owner 05 Jan, 2018
Millennium Promise is the first and leading international nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization oversees the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and other programs including the Sustainable Districts Program, Connect to Learn, the Lead Farmer Program, and the Two Million Community Health Workers (CHW) Campaign.

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Take the Pledge:

I pledge to do my part to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in my own city. I will promote awareness, provide resources where I can, and work toward our shared goal: a sustainable world.
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