Ateneo and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 8

 

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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

The University strives toward a decent employment environment for all its employees. The University strictly adheres to Minimum Wage Order set by the Philippine government. Key anti-discrimination policies in the University are enforced to ensure a safe and inclusive working environment. 
The University also offers various academic programs that focus on sustainability, such as the Master in Development Management, Master of Science in Sustainability Management, and the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. These programs equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address social and economic challenges related to sustainability

News and Features

Protecting Creativity: AIPO and Rizal Library Host Copyright Awareness Session for the Ateneo Community

On March 18, 2026, the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO), in collaboration with the Rizal Library, successfully conducted a Copyright Awareness Session held on the...

Ateneo Eagle Watch 2026 Economic Briefing - Raring to Rebound: Philippine Economic Outlook and Imperatives for 2026

Although the Philippine economy showed modest growth in early 2025, a combination of a governance crisis affecting public spending, weaker investment and capital formation, softer...


Highlights

Events

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Competition Policy for Economic Development

Wed, 09 Feb 2022

Online

As part of the Ateneo Department of Economics and ACERD...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

China's Belt and Road: The New Research Agenda

Wed, 03 Nov 2021

Online

Video Recording of the Seminar

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Monetary Policy and Economic Recovery

Wed, 27 Oct 2021

Online

Presentation Video Recording of the Seminar

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

International Rice Trade, Competition and the Philippines

Wed, 01 Sep 2021

Online

Presentation Video Recording of the Seminar

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Developing Country Fiscal Challenges in the Digital Economy (Visiting Professor Lecture)

Wed, 21 Apr 2021

Online

Presentation Video Recording of the Seminar

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Growth Prospects of the MSMEs Manufacturing Sector of the Philippine Economy

Wed, 31 Mar 2021

Online

Presentation Video Recording of the Seminar