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    Perspective
    Technology 20 February 2017

    On-Demand Economy: Does Context Matter?

    From governments to businesses to workers, the on-demand economy has everyone puzzled. But does it impact developing and developed countries differently?

    Report
    Technology 18 October 2016

    The Mixed Effects of Agricultural Technology in Indonesia: Balancing Productivity, Employment and Equity

    Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture is modernising the sector with technology. This study analyses its impact on labour dynamics and inequality, and makes recommendations that seek to balance productivity and equity.

    by Viesda Pithaloka
    Report
    Technology 18 October 2016

    Digitalization of Industrial Jobs in Germany: Prospects for Human-Oriented Work Design

    Industry 4.0, i.e., the rise of technology in Germany’s manufacturing industry, has had challenging implications for employment and opportunities. This report draws upon expert insights to explore its impact, and proposes job design principles for adapting to the changing landscape.

    by Hartmut Hirsch-Kreinsen
    Report
    Technology 18 October 2016

    Improving Agricultural Livelihoods Through E-vouchers in Zambia: Leveraging Technology to Streamline and Strengthen Farm Subsidies

    This report examines Zambia’s agricultural subsidy programs, particularly the electronic voucher (e-voucher) system, aimed at enhancing food security and rural income. In addition, it enumerates the challenges faced, and puts forth policy recommendations for improvement.

    by Felix Mwenge, Gibson Masumbu
    Report
    Technology 18 October 2016

    On-Demand Transport Workers in Indonesia: Toward Understanding the Sharing Economy in Emerging Markets

    In collaboration with JJN,Victoria Fanggidae, Muto P. Sagala and Dwi Rahayu Ningrum, Perkumpulan Prakarsa write about the emergence of “platform” economy.

    by Victoria Fanggidae et al.
    Perspective
    Technology 15 January 2016

    How Automation Can Spur Job Creation in the Long Run

    A new working paper by researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology demonstrates that – while increased automation may cause job losses in the short run – advances in technology will lead to job-creation in the long-run.

    by Amanbir Singh
    Perspective
    Technology 4 December 2015

    Mobile and On-Demand: The Future of Social Benefits in France

    The French social welfare system is up for reform through the newly proposed Individual Activity Accounts, which aim to make social benefits universal, mobile and on-demand. If the reforms are implemented as proposed, social benefits will be used more efficiently and distributed more equitably.

    by Tanvir Malik
    Perspective
    Technology 27 May 2015

    Three Tech Start-Ups Improving Job-Matching

    Three tech companies that are changing the way job seekers "particularly young people" find employment.

    by Jit Shankar Banerjee

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