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20 April 2020

Platform Economy

Gender and the Gig Economy. Critical Steps for Evidence-based Policy

Despite the rapid expansion of the gig economy globally, there has been little research to date on its impacts in low- and middle-income countries or on the gendered experiences of gig work. This lack of knowledge critically limits the ability of policy-makers to understand women’s experiences of the gig economy and, therefore, to develop evidence-based policy responses focused on economic empowerment.

by Abigail Hunt, Emma Samman
Overseas Development Institute
Gender, Gig Economy, Labour Policy

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Abigail Hunt

Emma Samman

Overseas Development Institute

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