News about digital labour platforms
2023
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Unlocking the potential of e-commerce and digital financial services in Kenya
30 October 2023
Kenya’s e-commerce and digital financial services are increasing in size and scale, but regulatory and infrastructural gaps remain. The Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Jobs gathered to discuss approaches to unlock the potential of e-commerce and make digital financial services available to all.
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Highlighting emerging practices to improve access and working conditions in digital labour platforms
23 October 2023
ILO and UNDP jointly hosted the fourth installment of the Learning Lab Series, focusing on good practices by digital labour platforms that enhance inclusion and provide labour protections for both refugees and host communities.
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International Conference of Labour Statisticians
Data: A common language for the world of work
16 October 2023
Without accurate data, labour market decisions cannot be taken says Rafael Diez de Medina, Chief Statistician and Director of the ILO Department of Statistics.
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Digitalization in the retail sector
Ensure an enabling environment for decent work and economic recovery in the digitalized retail sector
06 October 2023
Governments, employers’ and workers’ representatives discussed the opportunities and challenges of digitalization in the retail sector, at an ILO technical meeting.
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Digital risks: safeguarding refugees and host communities in accessing online services, learning and job opportunities
04 October 2023
ILO and UNHCR co-hosted third installment of the Learning Lab Series on comprehending digital risks and how vital this is to safeguard forcibly displaced populations and host communities in unlocking the advantages of the digital economy.
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Uganda's National Employment Policy: A journey towards sustainable job creation and inclusive growth
02 October 2023
The International Labour Organization (ILO) organized a three-day capacity-building training session designed to support the revision of Uganda's National Employment Policy to accelerate decent job creation and inclusion.
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Kenya needs digital skills and inclusive strategies to connect young people with productive jobs
25 September 2023
Kenya’s Community of Practice on Digital Skills and Jobs met for the second thematic discussion on digital skills, inclusion and education. The participants identified need to rethink education and upskill strategies as a crucial way forward to respond to an increasing demand for digital skills across sectors.
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Empowering youth in Kenya with market-driven digital skills
19 September 2023
The ILO and Learning Lions are bridging the digital divide in remote areas by providing comprehensive digital skills training, mentorship and job opportunities to young people. This innovative programme is transforming the lives of vulnerable communities, including refugees, and paving the way for an inclusive digital economy in Kenya.
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ILO pilot workshops to equip workers to navigate platform work effectively in Uganda
31 August 2023
Online platforms, trade unions and young people took part in a series of pilot workshops raising awareness on the opportunities and challenges workers, including refugees, face when embarking in gig work
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ILO-UNICEF Learning Lab explores effective approaches to develop digital skills to empower refugees and host communities
31 August 2023
Supporting young people to acquire skills to use technology at work is crucial to address systemic drivers of exclusion and narrow the digital divide.