Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all

Roughly half the world’s population still lives on the equivalent of about US$2 a day. And in too many places, having a job doesn’t guarantee the ability to escape from poverty. This slow and uneven progress requires us to rethink and retool our economic and social policies aimed at eradicating poverty.

A continued lack of decent work opportunities, insufficient investments and under-consumption lead to an erosion of the basic social contract underlying democratic societies: that all must share in progress. . The creation of quality jobs will remain a major challenge for almost all economies well beyond 2015.

Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs that stimulate the economy while not harming the environment. Job opportunities and decent working conditions are also required for the whole working age population.

Learn more at: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/economic-growth/

Indigenous Fashion Industry: Case of the SIDS of the Caribbean

This paper explores how the Caribbean could build a 100% locally made fashion value stream. It looks at materials, technology, and feasibility, showing a roadmap for sustainable, region-driven fashion. Participation in the global fashion industry

Transformative Power of Inland Ports to Revolutionize Global Sustainability and Contribute to the UN SDGs

January 2, 2026 sustainableiise Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Services, Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development, Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation, Government, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations, Operations Engineering & Management, Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Warehousing

Inland ports reduce congestion, support trade, and create jobs while cutting emissions. This paper reviews their role in regional growth and shows strategies to better align port operations with sustainability goals. Inland ports are increasingly

Engineering Education for a sustainable future: How reverse logistics and the circular economy are driving change.

November 21, 2025 sustainableiise Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Educational Services, Energy Systems/Utilities/Fuel, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Services, Facilities Engineering & Energy Management, Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation, Government, IISE Annual Conference 2026, Manufacturing, Operations Engineering & Management, Product Design and Development

Reverse logistics and the circular economy work together to reduce waste, recover materials, and extend the life of products. Companies such as Dell and IKEA demonstrate how these practices support both environmental stewardship and economic

Explaining the Use of Traditional Law Enforcement Responses to Human Trafficking Concerns in Illicit Massage Businesses

February 26, 2025 sustainableiise Educational Services, Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies, Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, Safety

Abstract: Traditional police tactics such as rapid response and reactive enforcement continue to dominate the police response against human trafficking despite knowledge about the challenges and potential harm of using these tactics. Through the case

A Productivity Framework for Establishing Project Sustainability in Industrial Firms in Trinidad and Tobago

April 4, 2024 sustainableiise Engineering Management, Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation, Manufacturing

Abstract: Industrial firms in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) invest in capital projects to achieve their long-term business objectives in line with the Sustainable Development Goals as advocated by the United Nations. However, these firms have

A Machine Learning Ensemble Approach for Sustainable Economic Development

April 4, 2024 sustainableiise Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, Government, Information Engineering

Abstract: According to multigenerational values for future generations, the concept of sustainability primarily refers to the preservation of economic, human, and natural resources so that they do not abruptly deplete. As part of economic sustainability,

Assessing Food Insecurity: A Systematic Perspective

April 4, 2024 sustainableiise Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere, Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture, Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations, Operations Research & Analysis

Abstract:; Food insecurity is recognized as one of the main public health problems in the United States. According to the US Department of Agriculture, about 10.2 percent of the U.S. households (13.5 million) were food

IISE Annual Conference Volunteers Support Local Seattle Thrift Store

September 2, 2022 sustainableiise Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, News

The IISE Annual Conference Volunteering Event, organized by the Sustainable Development Division is a yearly project where members attending the annual conference volunteer to assist a nonprofit agency in the conference’s host city. The 2022

Mission Imaginable: Putting ISE principles to work in Haiti

July 27, 2019 sustainableiise Educational Services, Engineering Economic Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Facilities Engineering & Energy Management, Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere, Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning, Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, News, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations, Operations Engineering & Management

Purdue University graduate Lauren Neder moved to Haiti to help navigate cultural and logistical challenges at Imagine Missions school, and help establish multiple programs to address sustainability in the island nation. Her background in Industrial

Integrating Safety with Process Improvement for Sustainable Manufacturing

February 5, 2018 sustainableiise Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Sustainable manufacturing environments are created with safety as a priority. Understanding the human component of manufacturing and processes allows safety managers to influence and improve production. This article is focused on ways that safety and