Decent Work and the MDGs : Keeping the promise

21 September 2010 - 10:00 - 11:30
Salvation Army Auditorium -  221 E 52ND Str New York 10022

Decent work is now recognized as being integral to the achievement of all the MDGs; yet progress in realizing its targets has been slow.  Rather, the predominance of neo-liberal economic policies has fuelled massive unemployment and jobless growth, and has led to multiple crises that have exacerbated poverty. A concerted focus on demand-led growth through employment, decent work and social protection is key to sustainable development.

This must mean prioritizing MDG 1, sub-target 1B which aims "to achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people".

The event will set out the case for incorporating decent work objectives into all MDG-based policies, and for the upholding of aid commitments, with significant and adequate resources allocated to the funding of these policies. Best practice examples will illustrate how decent work and social protection strategies can be decisive in reversing and lifting people out of poverty.

To register please send your name and organisation event@solidar.org by 15 September