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

Development of a Fiscal-Centric DSGE Model in Aid of Policy Evaluation

Wed, 16 Oct 2024

Online

The paper Development of a Fiscal-Centric DSGE Model in Aid...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Monetary and Financial Agenda Towards Inclusion, Consumer Protection, and Innovation

Wed, 09 Oct 2024

SoSS Dean's Conference Room (LH 404, 4/F, Dr. Ricardo & Rosita Leong Hall)

The paper Monetary and Financial Agenda Towards Inclusion, Consumer Protection...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Invitation to a Copyright Awareness Session - October 09, 2024

Wed, 09 Oct 2024

Online

To the Ateneo Community, Are you looking to protect your...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Workshop on Patent Searching and Patent Drafting (October 2024)

Tue, 01 Oct 2024

Online

Attention students, researchers, and inventors! Do you have a brilliant...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Outlook and Policy Options for Philippine Employment towards 2040

Wed, 25 Sep 2024

Department of Economics Conference Room (LH 409, 4/F, Dr. Ricardo & Rosita Leong Hall)

The paper explores the challenges and opportunities in the Philippine...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Improved Inter-Island Transport Connectivity, Local Employment and Job Quality

Wed, 11 Sep 2024

Online

Dr. Kris Francisco, a Research Fellow at the Philippine Institute...