Aspects of socio-labour sustainability

The sustainability of development and economic growth undoubtedly depends on a variety of (long- and shortterm) economic factors, as discussed in the preceding chapters. Yet for some time it has been recognized that this sustainability is also determined by environmental and social aspects. While environmental factors are not addressed in this document,1 this chapter does examine some of the issues related to the social sustainability of growth, with emphasis on the relevant labour dimensions. As stated below, social and economic sustainability complement one another and are linked by key variables such as investment and productivity.

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development