SDGs and Smart City

8 . Job satisfaction and economic growth

Goal 8 is "Promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment for all, and decent human employment (decent work)".

Image from the United Nations Information Center website (https://www.unic.or.jp/activities/economic_social_development/sustainable_development/2030agenda/sdgs_logo/sdgs_icon/).


a concrete urban problem

1.Revitalization of downtown areas (Attractiveness and vitality of cities)
2.Decline of local industry (Corporate withdrawal and job creation)
3.Recruitment, shortage of successors (Young people, women, the elderly, SMEs, and global human resources)
4.Improvement of teleworking environment
5.Increase in vacant houses and stores
6.Development of infrastructure and public transportation
7.Utilization of local resources (Tourism resources and regional brand power)

The issue is quoted from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport "Toward Smart Cities: [interim report] (https://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001249774.pdf)".


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