Decent Work and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: How to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals through Decent Work

Who attends this course?

Government officials; representatives of employers' and workers' organizations; policy-makers dealing with national development planning processes; civil society organizations with a mandate to promote decent work/sustainable development; UN and ILO staff involved in technical programmes in employment-related matters with a strong interest in sustainable development.

What topics does this course cover?

You’ll learn from ILO, ITCILO, and other UN specialists.

• SDGs
• Decent Work Agenda
• DW4SD tool

What will I learn?

The Centre’s online learning platform complements the work you’ll complete in the classroom with your peers.

• Concepts and components of, and the specific linkages between, the SDGs, the Decent Work Agenda, and national development
• Specific challenges and unique contributions of groups at risk of being left behind in the workplace
• Good practices and case studies about the advancement of the DW-SD nexus

What will I be able to do?

You’ll become familiar with the DW4SD online platform, which helps development professionals plan for a more sustainable future.

• Leverage the DW4SD tool when crafting, implementing, and examining national policies, strategies, and programs
• Elevate and advocate for minority groups such as women, migrants, youth, refugees, people with disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, and indigenous and tribal peoples
• Design and conduct structured discussions around the centrality of employment and decent work in national processes at the stages of formulation, implementation, and monitoring

Why should I join?

In 2019, the High Level Political Forum will review progress on SDG 8, which is about decent work.

• The course was developed by experts in the worlds of sustainable work, training, and development.
• Decent work and productive employment are at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• DW4SD Resource Platform is an interactive tool that provides high-quality guidance for professionals at the national level.