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Goodwell Invests in OmniRetail, Fuelling Better Opportunities for Informal Retailers
The firm is proud to be the first to commit, underscoring its desire to support the growth of companies driving financial inclusion in underserved communities.
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- Investing
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Women Gig Workers. On the Road to Financial Security in India
More and more women are joining the last-mile delivery service.
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- Finance
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- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: How Gojek Keeps Its Gig Riders Close — And Away from Unions
The Indonesian super-app sanctions worker peer-support groups, which help riders solve problems but also discourage dissent.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- South Asia
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- gig economy
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Report: New Lease of Life for Gig Economy in India
The gig economy is continuously evolving and has seen 93% growth since Jan 2023 in the white-collar space as of July 2023.
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- Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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- e-commerce, employment, gig economy, scale
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Analysis: Do Gig Workers’ Voices Count?
The recent NITI Aayog report on India's growing gig and platform economy fails to address the issues of workers’ rights, welfare, and security.
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- Uncategorized
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- Asia Pacific
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India’s Unconventional COVID-19 Recovery: How Platformization and Digitalisation Can Build an Inclusive Post-Pandemic Economy
Most of India's labour force is employed in the informal sector, and these workers have faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic: Over 78% of them lost their livelihoods in the initial lockdown, and many remain unemployed or underemployed. But Chhavi Banswal at Ola Mobility Institute highlights a silver lining behind these dark clouds – accelerated digitalisation and platformization. She explores how gig/platform workers have become a key part of the country's economy, and discusses a recent report showing how digital platforms can expand employment opportunities for all.
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- Finance, Technology
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Mastercard, Mercado Libre, Common Cents Lab, and IDB Join Forces to Improve Financial Resilience Among Entrepreneurs and Gig Workers
While the pandemic has upended our personal finance habits, small changes in our routine can make a big difference.
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- Coronavirus, Finance
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- Global
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Lana Has Launched in Latin America To Be the One-Stop Shop for Gig Workers’ Financial Needs
Lana, a new startup based in Madrid, is looking to be the next big thing in Latin American fintech.
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- Finance, Technology