Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8 aims to harmonize economic, social, and environmental aspects of sustainable development through inclusive and sustainable economic growth with full employment and decent work. This ILO report assesses global progress toward achieving the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of SDG 8 by 2030, revealing shortcomings and imbalances across countries and dimensions. It further delves into the dynamics of transformative change, emphasizing the role of “collective capabilities” in shaping this change, and concludes with policy recommendations for integrated learning and transformation strategies to drive investment, technological innovation, and economic structural transformation.