Decent work Indicators: a way forward for policy makers and data users in Pakistan

Sustainable Development Goal-8 emphasized on provision of decent work employment for all. The goal aims for declining unemployment which leads to reducing poverty in masses. Countries are agreed on various elements of decent work opportunities ranging from employment opportunities to social security of workers.Data on these indicators has extreme importance and policy implications. In Pakistan, mostly data on these indicators are available with National Statistical Office. This paper makes an effort to discuss all dimensions, possible indicators and latest data of decent work. The paper concluded that ample supply and little job opportunities raises unemployment rate particularly in women and youth. Decent work phenomenon is possible through enhancement of education and training institutes for women, capacity building of Inspectorates of labour and management of trade unions.