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    Data story
    Urbanization 23 August 2023

    Gender Gaps in Maharashtra’s Construction Sector

    The construction sector has been a critical sector in a developing country like India from an employment generation perspective. This data-story presents insights on and trends in the construction sector in Maharashtra.

    Perspective
    Technology 22 August 2023

    Big Problems, Small Wins: Social Security for Rajasthan’s Gig Workers

    Despite good intentions, much in the new Rajasthan gig workers act is built on weak foundations, which will make it difficult to implement. This makes it unlikely that the workers will actually get what they deserve.

    Perspective
    Technology 20 July 2023

    Technology and Work: Pursuing Equitable Distribution Amidst Digitalisation

    As technology continues to change the world of work irreversibly, its impact on the workforce and the need for equitable distribution of digital work gains continues to gain emphasis. This document, drafted through the consultations with JJN’s global research consortium highlights the role of public systems, the classification of platform workers, the challenges of collective bargaining and the implications for women in platform work. It outlines that path for further research and policy intervention to support worker well-being and sustainable platform models.

    Perspective
    Technology 1 May 2023

    Rajasthan Drafts Bill For Gig Workers: Will It Hold Aggregators Accountable?

    On 10 February, the Rajasthan government announced that it would introduce the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2023. The draft bill, accessed by The Quint, envisages a social security and welfare board for platform-based workers.

    Perspective
    Others 28 April 2023

    How India’s population exploded to overtake China’s and what’s next

    So how did India’s population get so big, and how long will it last? Can India's population be a tremendous productive force for the economy?

    Podcast

    Jal Kaushal: Skilling people for Water

    In this episode of Voices For Water, our host Karthik Nagarajan will be in conversation with Sabina Dewan, the Founder and Executive Director of the JustJobs Network, which has partnered with Arghyam to conduct a research study on "Jal Kaushal" to understand skill development in the water sector and identify gaps and challenges.

    Perspective
    Gender 8 March 2023

    Gig work must do more than expand female labour force participation

    Just bringing more women into the labour market isn’t enough. Whether the work provides pathways for professional growth, the quality and conditions of work are also critical considerations if we want to reap the economic and social benefits of women’s participation in the labour force

    Perspective
    Others 6 December 2022

    India’s G20 presidency an opportunity to focus on Global South

    India must push the G20 to take pre-emptive action, rather than just react, by prioritising two key challenges confronting much of the Global South. It must address growing debt burdens, and prioritise financial and technical assistance to build viable social security systems

    Podcast

    How is the climate crisis affecting our jobs?

    Harish Hande (Co-founder, SELCO) and Sabina Dewan (Founder and ED, JustJobs Network) debate pathways to sustainable livelihoods for those most vulnerable to the climate crisis.

    Podcast
    Technology 26 September 2022

    Platform work and gender inequalities – Case study from India

    What lessons can be learned from India regarding the creation of more equitable access to jobs in the digital economy? What are some of the policy considerations to overcome these challenges? This episode responds to these core questions.

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