A trade union focus on the SDGs - Brazil
Brazilian trade unions welcome President Lula’s revival of SDG efforts, with all ministries required to integrate the Goals under a coordinated executive secretariat. Trade unions will actively participate in National Commission for Sustainable Development Objectives, contributing to discussions on all SDGs.
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A trade union focus on the SDGs - Chad
Trade unions acknowledge the lack of a dedicated government policy for SDG 8 but cite contributions from other initiatives. Consultations on national SDG policies centralise within ministries, lacking local coordination for trade union involvement. No national dialogue occurs with the UN Resident Coordinator.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Namibia
Trade unions report that Namibia’s designation as a pathfinder country of the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for a Just Transition has enhanced the implementation of SDG 8. It has also facilitated trade unions’ engagement with the government, albeit only ad hoc.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - South Africa
Trade unions report that the government generally considers their input on the SDGs. While resources allocated to implementing the 2030 Agenda seem sufficient, workers highlight challenges in generating the tax revenue crucial for the country’s development.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Spain
Trade unions report that the Spanish government has integrated many of the objectives of the 2030 Agenda into its policies and budgeted adequate funds for them. However, they call for setting up a dialogue with the most representative trade union organisations on SDG strategy implementation.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Tanzania
Despite limited transparency in decision-making and reporting on SDG implementation, trade unions note the presence of a structured tripartite platform led by the Ministry of Labour. This platform discusses the 2030 Agenda beyond SDG 8, within the context of social dialogue.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Uganda
While the government has intensified efforts to foster new partnerships and collaborations with diverse stakeholders, trade unions highlight their inconsistent inclusion and the absence of workers’ perspectives in SDG processes.
A trade union focus on the SDGs - Zimbabwe
Despite participating in the drafting of Zimbabwe’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the implementation of the SDGs, trade unions point out that progress on the priority goals of the national development strategy is hampered by challenges such as inadequate resources, gaps in data relating to the implementation of the SDGs and unstable consultation frameworks.
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