{"id":250,"date":"2023-03-20T10:43:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T10:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uoa.edu.iq\/sustainability\/?page_id=250"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:31:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:31:52","slug":"sdg-8-decent-work-and-economic-growth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sdg-8-decent-work-and-economic-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"SDG 8 : Decent Work and Economic Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ds-page ds-goal-page\"><header class=\"ds-hero\" style=\"--sdg:#A21942\"><div class=\"ds-hero-grid\"><div><nav class=\"ds-crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span><span>SDG 8<\/span><\/nav><div class=\"ds-badge\"><b>8<\/b>Decent Work and Economic Growth<\/div><h1>Decent Work and Economic Growth<\/h1><p class=\"lead\">Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives<\/p><div class=\"ds-meta\"><span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/list-checks.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> 13 Indicators<\/span><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display:grid;place-items:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SDG8.png\" alt=\"SDG 8\" style=\"width:min(260px,70%);border-radius:24px;box-shadow:0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45)\"><\/div><\/div><\/header><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-head\"><div><span class=\"ds-eyebrow\">SDG 8<\/span><h2>Indicators<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-inds\" style=\"--sdg:#A21942\"><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainability-report-sdg08-8-0\/\"><code>8.0<\/code><span>Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG08<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/research-on-economic-growth-list-8-1\/\"><code>8.1<\/code><span>Research on Economic Growth [List]<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/living-wage-policy-8-2-1\/\"><code>8.2.1<\/code><span>Living Wage Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/union-recognition-8-2-2\/\"><code>8.2.2<\/code><span>Union Recognition<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/anti-exploitation-policy-8-2-4\/\"><code>8.2.4<\/code><span>Anti-Exploitation Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/outsourcing-rights-policy-8-2-5\/\"><code>8.2.5<\/code><span>Outsourcing Rights Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/pay-equity-policy-8-2-6\/\"><code>8.2.6<\/code><span>Pay Equity Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/pay-equity-tracking-8-2-7\/\"><code>8.2.7<\/code><span>Pay Equity Tracking<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/employee-appeals-process-8-2-8\/\"><code>8.2.8<\/code><span>Employee Appeals Process<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/labor-rights-recognition-8-2-9\/\"><code>8.2.9<\/code><span>Labor Rights Recognition<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/expenditure-per-employee-statistics-8-3\/\"><code>8.3<\/code><span>Expenditure per Employee [Statistics]<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/student-work-placements-statistics-8-4\/\"><code>8.4<\/code><span>Student Work Placements [Statistics]<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/employee-contract-stability-statistics-8-5\/\"><code>8.5<\/code><span>Employee Contract Stability [Statistics]<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-prose\"><section class=\"ds-intro\"><p>Sustainable economic growth and decent work opportunities are essential pillars for achieving inclusive development and reducing inequalities. Rapid technological advancement and global economic transformations continue to reshape labor markets and employment systems worldwide.<\/p><p>Al-Maarif University College recognizes the importance of fair employment practices, workforce development, equality, and professional growth in supporting sustainable economic progress and empowering society.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"workforce-equality-and-fair-employment\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Workforce Equality and Fair Employment<\/h2><ol class=\"ds-olist\"><li>The University rejects all forms of forced labor and unethical employment practices.<\/li><li>Al-Maarif University promotes equality and opposes all forms of modern slavery and exploitation.<\/li><li>Equal rights and fair opportunities are granted to all members of the workforce.<\/li><li>The University applies fair evaluation systems and regular job appraisals for employees.<\/li><li>Policies are implemented to reduce pay gaps and strengthen equality among university members.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><section id=\"institutional-policies-and-workforce-development\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Institutional Policies and Workforce Development<\/h2><ol class=\"ds-olist\"><li>Policies are implemented to prevent job discrimination and promote inclusive employment practices.<\/li><li>Job appraisal systems are used to motivate employees and improve institutional performance.<\/li><li>Workforce development initiatives help enhance the University\u2019s contribution to the sustainability of the Iraqi economy.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><section id=\"related-news-and-activities\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Related News and Activities<\/h2><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/01\/06\/continuing-education-center-holds-a-training-course-in-cooperation-with-the-college-of-science-at-the-university-of-al-maarif\/\">Continuing Education Center Holds a Training Course in Cooperation with the College of Science at the University of Al Maarif<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/12\/31\/college-of-science-department-of-life-sciences-holds-a-training-workshop-on-the-fundamentals-of-the-bologna-system\/\">College of Science \u2013 Department of Life Sciences Holds a Training Workshop on the Fundamentals of the Bologna System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/12\/07\/a-scientific-seminar-entitled-artificial-intelligence-in-civil-engineering-at-auc-2\/\">A Scientific Seminar Entitled \u201cArtificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering\u201d at UOA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home\/SDG 8 8Decent Work and Economic Growth Decent Work and Economic Growth Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives 13 Indicators SDG 8 Indicators 8.0Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG088.1Research on Economic Growth [List]8.2.1Living Wage Policy8.2.2Union Recognition8.2.4Anti-Exploitation 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