WORLD (Enmaeya News) - January 5, 2026

In January 2026, the United Nations named Sustainable Development Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth as the Goal of the Month, calling for global action to improve livelihoods, resilience, and build more inclusive economies.

The UN highlights that building a better future for everyone depends on creating opportunities for people to get good, productive jobs. When people can work in fair and safe conditions, it helps economies grow and communities thrive.

SDG 8 focuses on encouraging steady and inclusive economic growth while making sure everyone has access to decent work.

Its main goals include boosting productivity through new ideas and technology, helping small and medium businesses grow, and using resources more efficiently so economic growth doesn’t harm the environment.

Even though the world has made progress in reducing unemployment and increasing work efficiency since the pandemic, many people still face unsafe or unstable jobs, especially young people and marginalized groups.

Experts say that fair economic growth must tackle inequality and provide more opportunities for education, business, and fair working conditions to truly improve communities everywhere.

This month, the UN is calling on governments, companies, organizations, and individuals to take action. By working together, they can create more good jobs, make economies stronger, and ensure that no one is left behind as we move toward 2030.