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, 0.02MB, 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, 0.02MB, 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

Bahrain confirms its firm position against all forms of discrimination, including gender discrimination, or discrimination based on race, color, language, political, sectarian, racial, or any other forms of discrimination. The Kingdom also addresses all forms of violence and hatred, making everyone equal under the rule of law.

Respecting human rights is essential for sustainable development, so the Kingdom of Bahrain reaffirms its commitment to respecting and promoting these rights, as stipulated in the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the National Action Charter, which affirmed the rule of law, the integrity of the judiciary and its independence as a basis for governance and justice in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

When considering equality, the Supreme Council for Women would be considered firstly. The Supreme Council for Women has been established to support and empower women and promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of practical and social life. The Supreme Council for Women is considered as the key supporter of Bahraini women to stand against the violence and discrimination in the Bahraini society.

Bahrain has an integrated system to combat discrimination and its causes, such as the General Secretariat Ombudsman , the Prisoners and Detainees Rights Commission, the Special Investigation Unit of the Ministry of Interior, the Independent Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior , the National Institution for Human Rights, the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, the Bahrain Institute for Political Development, the Ministry of Labour and Social Development and the National Commission against Trafficking in Human Beings.

Bahrain has endeavored to consolidate the values and principles of religious tolerance, national unity and peaceful coexistence among all religions and sects and all the segments of the society, through the various media and the various religious platforms, and through the implementation of a number of educational and awareness initiatives and programmes to promote the values of pluralism and the coexistence of cultures and civilisations, in addition to incriminating the incitement to hatred, sectarianism, violence and terrorism of all kinds.

The Kingdom of Bahrain is considered one of the leading countries in guaranteeing the rights of children. It has promulgated the Child Law, which protects all the rights of the children guaranteed by the Constitution, such as the right to education, good healthcare, recreation, family custody and many of the aspects of the life.

Stakeholders

Ministry of Interior

Ministry of Finance and National Economy

Central Bank of Bahrain

Information & eGovernment Authority

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

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