Strategic Typologies for Transforming ASEAN Work Life through SDG 8 Initiatives
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Work-life Balance, SDG 8 Initiatives, Typology Strategy Matrix, Economic Growth, Sustainable Development Goals
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ASEAN nations face challenges in implementing SDG 8, particularly in terms of economic growth, employment, and work-life balance. These challenges call for a more systematic approach to understanding the effectiveness of their policies in achieving SDG 8 goals. This study aims to develop a typology strategy matrix to classify and analyze ASEAN countries' SDG 8-related policies across four strategic categories: survival, synchronizing, stretching, and shifting. The research adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing archival content analysis of 576 newspapers across ASEAN nations, ensuring the inclusion of credible, representative, and relevant data sources. The study identifies four typologies of SDG 8 implementation strategies based on innovation levels and policy impact. The findings reveal diverse approaches to fostering work-life balance, economic growth, and employment opportunities across the region. Policymakers should use the typology matrix to guide future policy development and implementation. The study highlights the need for a holistic approach that integrates economic growth and worker well-being, recommending evidence-based strategies and lessons learned from successful regional policies.
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