Relevant UK policies

Non-statistical indicator Relevant UK Policies In 2019, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) scored the UK in band 3 for this indicator. This is the highest score available, and signifies that the UK has operationalised a national strategy for youth employment. This score was based on relevant UK policies that were supplied to the ILO and a biennial questionnaire.

We have identified the Education and Skills Act 2008 as a relevant policy for this indicator.

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Goal

Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Target

Target 8.b: By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization

Indicator

Indicator 8.b.1: Existence of a developed and operationalized national strategy for youth employment, as a distinct strategy or as part of a national employment strategy

Comment and limitations

Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts.

Data last updated 2021-07-19: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window
Metadata last updated 2022-07-08: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Goal

Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Target

Target 8.b: By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization

Indicator

Indicator 8.b.1: Existence of a developed and operationalized national strategy for youth employment, as a distinct strategy or as part of a national employment strategy

International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

International Labour Organization (ILO)