The book “Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 8: Economic Growth and Decent Work for All” is now available for open access!
It is a significant outcome of a global initiative by the International Association of Universities to involve universities in Global Cluster on Higher Education for Sustainable Development. Led by the University of Gothenburg, SDG 8 Cluster group with universities from Chile, Colombia, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and Vietnam collaborate to produce this book.
At the heart of SDG 8 is the challenge of achieving economic growth without compromising the environment and upholding human rights, particularly the right to equal, safe, and decent work. This book provides a critical analysis of SDG 8, exploring its targets and indicators, and addressing the biases, tensions, and contradictions that need to be overcome to make real progress. It brings together essential knowledge on how to achieve SDG 8 especially for academia and higher education.
As an open access resource, this book is freely available to all and is an excellent tool for policymakers, researchers, educators, and anyone interested in advancing SDG 8 and its related targets.
Access the book here.