Kingdom of Bahrain Portal for Sustainable Development Goals

Goal Ten: Reduce inequality within and among countries

The international community has made significant strides towards lifting people out of poverty. The most vulnerable nations – the least developed countries, the landlocked developing countries and the small island developing states – continue to make inroads into poverty reduction. However, inequality still persists and large disparities remain in access to health and education services and other assets. Additionally, while income inequality between countries may have been reduced, inequality within countries has risen. There is growing consensus that economic growth is not sufﬁcient to reduce poverty if it is not inclusive and if it does not involve the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. To reduce inequality, policies should be universal in principle paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.

Overview of some indicators

Labour share of GDP, comprising wages and social protection transfers

30.6%

Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration

Indicators

Target 10.1: By 2030, progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average
- Indicator 10.1.1: Growth rates of household expenditure or income per capita among the bottom 40 per cent of the population and the total population (Excel, 0.02MB, 1 Sheet)
Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
- Indicator 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
Target 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard
- Indicator 10.3.1: Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
Target 10.4: Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality
- Indicator 10.4.1: Labour share of GDP, comprising wages and social protection transfers (Excel, 0.10MB, 1 Sheet)
- Indicator 10.4.2: Redistributive impact of fiscal policy
Target 10.5: Improve the regulation and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions and strengthen the implementation of such regulations
- Indicator 10.5.1: Financial Soundness Indicators (Excel, 0.11MB, 1 Sheet)
Target 10.6: Ensure enhanced representation and voice for developing countries in decision-making in global international economic and financial institutions in order to deliver more effective, credible, accountable and legitimate institutions
- Indicator 10.6.1: Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations (Excel, 0.11MB, 1 Sheet)
Target 10.7: Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well- managed migration policies
Target 10.a: Implement the principle of special and differential treatment for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, in accordance with World Trade Organization agreements
- Indicator 10.a.1: Proportion of tariff lines applied to imports from least developed countries and developing countries with zero-tariff (Excel, 0.11MB, 1 Sheet)
Target 10.b: Encourage official development assistance and financial flows, including foreign direct investment, to States where the need is greatest, in particular least developed countries, African countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their national plans and programmes
- Indicator 10.b.1: Total resource flows for development, by recipient and donor countries and type of flow (e.g. official development assistance, foreign direct investment and other flows) (Excel, 0.02MB, 1 Sheet)
Target 10.c: By 2030, reduce to less than 3 per cent the transaction costs of migrant remittances and eliminate remittance corridors with costs higher than 5 per cent
- Indicator 10.c.1: Remittance costs as a proportion of the amount remitted

Policies & initiatives support the goal

Peaceful Coexistence

The King Hamad Global Center for Interfaith Dialogue and Peaceful Coexistence is a key example of how Bahrain works towards eliminating forms of discrimination. The Center, through the doctrine of the Kingdom of Bahrain Declaration, supports the various religious freedoms that are guaranteed to citizens and residents.

Youth Empowerment

The Kingdom empowers youth through programs, for example, the Ministry of Youth Affairs’ 11th edition of Youth City 2030, held in collaboration with the Tamkeen, offered 2,400 training opportunities aimed to prepare the youth for the labour market and assist them in unlocking their talent potential. The Ministry also launched the Bahrain Women’s Leadership Program which targets women aged between 15 and 18. The program is composed of a series of workshops led by experts in leadership principles aiming to develop that skill set in young ladies. Bahrain has promulgated the Child Law, which protects all the rights of the children guaranteed by the Constitution, such as the rights to education, good healthcare, recreation, family custody and many aspects of life.

Support for People with Disabilities

The Ministry of Social Development developed the National Strategy for People with Disabilities (2023-2027), which was endorsed by Cabinet. The strategy will focus on developing the relevant legislative frameworks, promoting a collaborative approach to monitor the rights of people with disabilities, ensuring access to adequate health, education, and other services, promoting buildings accessibility, and increasing access to the labour market. Ongoing support available to people with disabilities includes the integration of disability data into the identity card, providing access to discounts and additional services.

Stakeholders

References

Goal One: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Goal Two: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Goal Three: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all age

Goal Four: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Goal Five: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Goal Six: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Goal Seven: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

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

Goal Nine: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Goal Ten: Reduce inequality within and among countries

Goal Eleven: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Goal Twelve:Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Goal Thirteen: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts[b]

Goal Fourteen: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Goal Fifteen: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Goal Sixteen: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Goal Seventeen: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

Page Last Updated: 25 July, 2023