Global Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Income inequality between countries has decreased, but inequality within countries has increased. There is growing consensus that economic growth is not sufficient to reduce poverty if it is not inclusive and if it does not involve the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental.

To reduce inequality, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations. Economic growth must be inclusive, meaning that everyone must be involved. When discussing economic growth, social aspects and the environment must be included.

Global Goal 10 states that countries must pay more attention to the income growth of the poor. Countries must progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average. Global financial institutions must be better regulated and monitored. Global Goal 10 also touches upon migration. Migration and mobility of people must be facilitated more orderly and safely. Additionally, discriminatory laws, policies and practices that increase inequality must be eliminated. Equal opportunities for all must be ensured, and the social, economic and political inclusion of all should be empowered and promoted.

• have the international community fight poverty;
• combating persistent inequalities;
• realise inclusive economic growth;
• apply the three pillars of sustainable development: People, Planet, Profit;
• striving for universal policy.