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Rapid assessment of digital skills gaps and the feasibility of microwork employment opportunities in Uganda

Commissioned by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as part of the PROSPECTS programme, the study focused on assessing demand and supply issues in the gig economy, digital skills gaps, and opportunities for young people and utilized a mixed-methods approach. A sample of 568 young people from four districts, of whom 502 participated in the quantitative survey and the remainder in Focus Group Discussions. Additionally, insights were gathered from 46 key informants representing government, nongovernmentalorganizations, and private institutions in the digital space. Despite limitations, such as a lack of literature on microwork in Uganda and a low response rate from identified microwork providers, the study’s comprehensive methodology yielded robust findings and actionable recommendations for the PROSPECTS programme.Key findingsMicrowork opportunities: Limited local organizations offer digital microwork, with the majority of opportunities provided by international organizations. Challenges faced by young people include a lack of knowledge, skills, digital devices, and internet accessDigital economy opportunities: Intermediary organizations and e-commerce platforms offer diverse opportunities in digital work beyond microwork, aligning with the basic digital literacy skills demonstrated by the youth.Challenges: Despite available opportunities, challenges include limited internet access, insufficient demonstration of digital skills, and a lack of soft skills among young people. Providers also face resource constraints and training overlap. 

Report

Digital labour platforms in Kenya: Exploring women’s opportunities and challenges across various sectors

Harnessing the potential of digital technologies to achieve decent work in the financial sector: Policies and practices on the impact of digitalization in the sector

African Trade Unions and the Future of Work Responses, Challenges and Opportunities

Digital labour platforms in Kenya: Exploring women’s opportunities and challenges across various sectors

Easy-to-read version of "Making the green transition inclusive for persons with disabilities" report

Making sure that people with disabilities can take part in changes to work because of climate change

Digitalise your Business

Vulnerable youth, digital skills and vocational training in Latin America

Report

Algorithmic Management practices in regular workplaces: case studies in logistics and healthcare

ILO Working paper 106

Are platform workers willing to unionize? Exploring survey evidence from 14 European countries

ILO Working paper 106

Are platform workers willing to unionize? Exploring survey evidence from 14 European countries (epub)

ILO Working paper 106

Are platform workers willing to unionize? Exploring survey evidence from 14 European countries (mobi)

Research Paper

Platform work in developing economies: Can digitilisation drive structural transformation?

ILO Working paper 101

An unfinished task? Matching the Platform Work Directive with the EU and international "social acquis" (mobi)

ILO Working paper 101

An unfinished task? Matching the Platform Work Directive with the EU and international "social acquis" (e-pub)

ILO Working paper 101

An unfinished task? Matching the Platform Work Directive with the EU and international "social acquis"

International Journal of Labour Research

A new social contract: achieving social justice in an era of accelerating change

Reflections on the new social contractWhy a new social contract is urgent?The world of work and the new social contractSocial protection as a key component of the new social contract: a leading role for trade unionsTowards a European socio-ecological contractA new social contract: achieving social justice in an era of accelerating change in the agricultural sectorA new social contract for the social media platforms: prioritizing rights and working conditions for content creators and moderators

ILO Working paper 100

The platform economy and transformations in the world of work: The case of delivery platform workers in Santiago, Chile

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Digital Employment Diagnostic Guidelines

The future of work in retail: Digitalization as an engine for sustainable economic recovery and decent work