BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 13. Achieving the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remains
critically important for the well-being of humanity, said Justin
Yifu Lin, Dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics,
Honorary Dean of the National School of Development, and the
Institute of South–South Cooperation and Development at Peking
University, Trend
reports.
Speaking at the Global Baku Forum, Lin noted that even with
accelerated progress, it is unlikely that all 17 SDGs will be fully
achieved by 2030. Nevertheless, he stressed that the ambitious
objectives were established for the benefit of all humanity.
“Therefore, even understanding that it will be difficult to
achieve them in full within the established timeframe, we must make
every possible effort to move forward,” he said.
Lin pointed out that when new opportunities or future phases of
global initiatives come knocking, it’s crucial to take stock of the
experience gained and the lessons learned from rolling out the
SDGs.
“In my opinion, among the 17 SDGs, a key foundation for
achieving many of them today is SDG No. 8, which focuses on
promoting sustained economic growth, productive employment, and
decent work for all. If people have decent jobs, they receive
stable and sufficient income. This allows them to escape poverty.
Having income also makes it possible to provide food for themselves
and their families, helping to combat hunger,” Lin said.
He mentioned that having a steady job and reliable income opens
the door for people to get the healthcare they need.
“Thus, decent employment should become the foundation for
achieving many sustainable development goals,” Lin concluded.
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