Sustainable Development Goal 8
Sustainable Development Goal 8
Sustainable Development Goal 8
Submitted by:
Celi, Kwayne Phil S.
Pangan, Krystal Heart C.
Submitted to:
Josephine E. Tondo, Ph.D.
Science, Technology and Society
Adviser
2024
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I. Introduction
Over the past decades, sustainability attracted worldwide attention and has
been discussed by experts (Halkos & Gkampoura, 2021). In 2015, the Sustainable
Development Goal was introduced consisting seventeen (17) developmental goals
for the year 2030. Following the MDGs or Millenium Development Goals to
commit and truly achieve a sustained development for the next fifteen (15) years
(Matte et. al, 2015). The new goals cover three (3) significant elements to
achieve sustainable development. This includes the economy to achieve a high
quality of life, equitably shared success and support throughout the community,
and a sustainable environment to secure planetary boundaries (Costanza et. al,
2014).
This paper outlines and analyzes SGD 8. It also aims to educate and raise
awareness to the current and next generation by promoting inclusivity and
canceling inequality in terms of employment will lead us to a large economic
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II. Discussion
The United Nations outlined 12 targets for Sustainable Development Goal
8. The targets specified the main goals of the SDG while the indicators are metrics
on whether these certain targets are achieved (Our World in Data, 2023).
Target 8.1 focuses on the sustainable economic growth per capita for at
least seven percent (7%) GDP growth. Target 8.2 aims to achieve economic
development through diversity, technological upgrading, and innovation. Target
8.3 promotes policies to support entrepreneurs and decent job creation. Target 8.4
improves global resource efficiency in consumption and production. Target 8.5
productive and decent jobs for men and women, persons with disabilities, and
equal pay. Target 8.6 reduces the numbers of youth not in employment, education,
nor training. Target 8.7 immediate and effective course of action to abolish forced
labor, slavery, and end any form of child labor. Target 8.8 protects labor rights
including a safe environment for all workers and migrant workers particularly
women. Target 8.9 promotes sustainable tourism to promote culture and create
new jobs. Target 8.10 aims to encourage and expand the access to banking and
financial services. Target 8.A increase aid for trade support for developing
countries. Lastly, Target 8.B to implement the Global Jobs Pact of the
International Labour Organization, as well as developing a global strategy for
youth employment (UN, 2020).
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In the Philippines, the GDP expands by 5.6% with financial and insurance
activities as main contributors. Also, Agriculture, forestry, and fishing (AFF)
including Industry and Services showed consistent growths in 2023 with 1.2%,
3.6%, and 7.2% (Mapa, 2024).
Furthermore, the SDG 8 not only focuses on the overall economic growth
and employment for youth and women. The SDG 8 also aims to significantly
include persons with disabilities into having a decent job and equal opportunities
as well as both men and women. Persons with disabilities not only experience
exclusion in education but also in employment and to the whole society that
hinders them to have the same opportunities. Compared to the unemployment rate
of both men and women, persons with disabilities have a significantly low rate
and huge wage gaps as they receive below minimum wage (UN, 2020). Because
of this, the SDG 8 aims to consider persons with disabilities to be a part of the
labor law to eradicate discrimination and maintain accommodation. Additionally,
employees should also be aware of this change to stop any stereotypes as we
transform into an inclusive society.
Providing both genders, youths, and persons with disabilities the best and
equal opportunities to get a decent job also requires a quality education.
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This section presents the list of related literature from both local and
foreign literature sources.
Local Literature
The Sustainable Development Goal 8 was incorporated into national
frameworks, particularly Ambisyon Natin 2040 (Our Ambisyon). Ambisyon 2040
outlines the long-term plan of the government for the Filipino people. The
framework aims to achieve a well-off life by 2040 where no one is poor nor left
behind. It highlights the Filipino’s kind of life to live in. A kind of life wherein
Filipinos are matatag (strongly rooted), maginhawa (comfortable), and panatag
(secured). Additionally, the Executive Order No.27 requires local government
units to implement the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) and Public Investment
Program (PIP). The Philippine Development Plan serves as the implementation to
ensure the achievement of 17 Sustainable Development Goals. While the Public
Investment Program accompanies the PDP which contains a list of priority
programs and projects stated in the plan. Furthermore, micro, small, and medium
enterprises or MSMEs play a vital role in employment opportunities. Because of
this, the Go Negosyo Act was legislated to establish business centers in provinces,
cities, and municipalities. Meanwhile, Republic Act 11261 or First Time Job
Seekers Assistance Act supports first time job seekers, particularly the youth. In
line with this, many labor laws were passed to protect and ensure the safety of
women, such as Expanded Maternity Leave (RA 11261), Act Strengthening the
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Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women (RA 6725), and Magna Carta for
Women (VNR, 2019).
The Gross Domestic Product or GDP presents the total monetary value of
an economy consisting of three approaches including production, expenditure,
and income. GDP also presents the primary incomes by resident producer units
such as wages, rents, interest and profits. Additionally, there is a compensation of
employees either in cash or in kind, or social insurance payable by employers. To
maintain a comprehensive and reliable statistical record, the numerator is the total
compensation of employees, while the denominator is GDP multiplied by 100
which should be the sum of labour share of GDP (Gammarano & Kapsos, 2018).
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Foreign Literature
A study in 2020 noted the negative relationship between unemployment
rate and inflation. The economic downturn will cause inflation as well as decrease
for labor demand will increase the unemployment rate. One of the main reasons
for the increase of unemployment rate is the negative perception among the old
age as they may experience discrimination, and exclusion due to the lack of
protection of their human rights. While old age is seen as weak and may cause
delay, they are considered as more valuable because of their long years of
experience, knowledge, and wisdom that may help within the labor market.
Because of this, it aroused interest within policymakers to ensure that older
workers are safe from any discrimination, and are well provided with decent work
opportunities. Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam focus on the well-being of older
workers as well as providing pensions, and prohibition of discrimination. While in
Singapore, employees who turned 62 years old have the choice to continue their
work as long as they meet the standards for re-employment. Along with the
discrimination of age, one of the reasons also are persons with disabilities. It is
really rare for employers to hire people with disabilities. However, the ASEAN
countries made serious efforts to eradicate this discrimination and promote the
rights and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. The findings of
this study shows that discrimination and stereotype leads to the increase of
unemployment rates among the ASEAN countries (Furuoka et. al, 2020).
The SDG 8 is recorded to be part of the top five with the most progress
during 2018 to 2019. However, the global economic growth slowed down even
more and the COVID-19 pandemic made it worse. The GDP decreased by 4.6%
in 2020 compared to 2019 which remained below the SDG 8 target of 7%.
Additionally, the continuous increase in the world’s population is concerning for
the use of natural resources and finding a decent job. On the other hand,
technological developments have a great impact on economic growth and
advancement. However, the COVID-19 pandemic still has a massive impact on
businesses, entrepreneurs and job opportunities as they have gone down and went
bankrupt. Therefore, the SDG 8 should be a matter that the government needs to
focus more to help the economy to bounce back and cope up immediately.
Although, it is expected that the economic growth may continue to slowly
increase due to the pre-pandemic and post-pandemic factors (Küfeoğlu, 2022).
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Significant Agencies
United Nations established the Sustainable Development Goals particularly, SDG
8 which aims for productive employment, inclusive and decent work, and sustainable
economic growth. The UN also helps the Philippine government to develop and
implement economic plans. Additionally, the UN collects and monitors data, and
promotes equal opportunities for all.
statistics. PSA tracks the continuous progress of the Philippines’ economic growth and
employment and unemployment rate as well as youths who are not in education,
employment and training.
Significant People
Amina J. Mohammed is the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and
Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group. She joined the United
Nations in 2012 and later on led the process of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable
Development and the creation of Sustainable Development Goals that led to the global
agreement.
Sen. Risa Hontiveros is the main author of the Extended Maternity Leave,
providing a total of 120 days of leave instead of 60 days. This law greatly impacts
womanhood as it includes modern sustainability of SDG 8 and ensuring the safety of
women employees during their pregnancy.
Benigno S. Aquino III signed the Go Negosyo Act that strengthens the support
for micro, small, medium enterprises. Through this law, the job opportunities and job
creation widens and adheres to the SDG 8.
Rodrigo R. Duterte signed the First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act which
supports first time employees through providing free pre-employment documents. This
law also promotes youth employment that follows the target of SDG 8.
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