Resource Title
SDG 8. Decent Jobs and Economic Growth #SDGchallenge Info Pack
Summary
Concise digital ‘information pack’ that drives starter ideas for everyone to explore key issues and ideas behind each of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Resource Details
Description
This info pack explores the topic of promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, the focus of SDG 8 and includes:
- Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind achieving decent work, reducing unemployment for all and decouple economic growth from environmental degradation (‘degrowth’)
- A 4-step approach – Explore the Goal; Understand; Act; Share
- Key facts, statistics and videos
- 4 personal challenges for participants to work through
Info packs are updated monthly based on the workshops schedule and activity of monthly #SDGchallenge workshops. Workshop themes rotate once-per month based on each Goal.
What is the #SDGchallenge?
The #SDGchallenge is a development education project which aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and motivation to take informed action to contribute towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The #SDGchallenge is led by Irish NGO Development Perspectives.
The SDG Challenge focuses on the non-formal learning sector, with many entry points in order to ensure easy and diverse levels of participation.
- For more packs related to each SDG, see resources produced by Development Perspectives in the resources library
Available from:
Explore the Info Packs index page for the most up to date version. (Last update SDG 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth info pack: May 2, 2018)
- More details about the initiative and to take part, visit the #SDGchallenge project page or developmentperspectives.ie