Purpose

This paper aims to present reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic impacts in the search for the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) disseminated by the United Nations. These reflections are made considering the Brazilian scenario.

Design/methodology/approach

As this paper is a viewpoint, several information presented here are based on authors’ opinion. However, to enhance the information basis and present examples, a bibliographic research was also conducted.

Findings

Analyzing the targets of SDG 8 and the probable crisis in the Brazilian economy as a consequence of the pandemic, the authors believe that this crisis will impact the achievement of these targets.

Practical implications

The reflections presented here can contribute with the debates about the search for decent work in Brazil. It is worth to remember that the development of actions aligned with SDG 8 targets generates more than only economic gains, as these contribute for building a more just, egalitarian and inclusive society.

Originality/value

This viewpoint calls attention to issues that demand urgent public policies; otherwise, these issues can generate losses to an entire generation of Brazilians.

中文翻译：

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COVID-19和SDG 8的目标：对巴西情景的思考

目的

本文旨在提出对COVID-19大流行影响的思考，以寻求联合国传播的可持续发展目标8（SDG 8）的目标。这些考虑是考虑到巴西的情况而作出的。

设计/方法/方法

由于本文只是一个观点，因此本文提供的一些信息均基于作者的观点。但是，为了增强信息基础和当前示例，还进行了书目研究。

发现

作者分析了可持续发展目标8的目标以及由于大流行造成的巴西经济可能出现的危机，作者认为这次危机将影响这些目标的实现。

实际影响

此处提出的思考可以促进有关在巴西寻找体面劳动的辩论。值得记住的是，与可持续发展目标8的目标相一致的行动的发展不仅产生了经济收益，因为这些收益有助于建立一个更加公正，平等和包容的社会。

创意/价值

这种观点引起人们对需要紧急公共政策的问题的关注。否则，这些问题可能给整个巴西人带来损失。