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SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

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Datasets
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Employed women, percentage of total
Percentage of women who worked in the 12 months preceding the survey and are working currently. A lower score reflects weaker female emancipation within the labour market, and thus a higher potential ...
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Estimated number of jobs created (divided by labour force)
Estimated number of jobs created directly related to the deployment of PV mini-grids. The indicator was calculated using data on the total MWh of electricity output anticipated if the total number of ...
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Raw Materials Trade - Export (USD)
Raw materials are essential for the sustainable functioning of modern societies and their industries. The European Commission's Raw Materials Information System (RMIS) is developed by the Joint Resear...
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Raw Materials Trade - Import (USD)
Raw materials are essential for the sustainable functioning of modern societies and their industries. The European Commission's Raw Materials Information System (RMIS) is developed by the Joint Resear...
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Stories
These interactive stories are aimed at EU policymakers and African stakeholders. All stories are relevant to all African countries, but some present country specific data.
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Turning ideas into opportunities
How geographical analyses support European Commission efforts to unlock tangible impact through the AU-EU Innovation Agenda
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COVID-19 and remittances in Africa
Falling remittances could remove a major source of income for people in several African countries.
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Nature: an economic asset
The facets of an African economy based on wildlife resources
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From Africa to the EU, with masks on
Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on migration flows
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Climate-induced migration
A shift of focus to local action
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Tools