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      Report
      Technology, Gender 18 May 2023

      Empowerment or Exploitation: Global Perspectives on Women’s Work in the Platform Economy

      This signature volume of essays, part of a regular series curated and edited by the JustJobs Network, seeks to provide varying perspectives on the opportunities and challenges that technology, particularly digital platforms, pose for women’s work and delves into the impact of the platform economy on women's experiences in work.

      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
      Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources 29 March 2023

      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

      by Sabina Dewan
      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

      by Sabina Dewan
      Podcast
      Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources 1 December 2022

      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.

      Report
      Technology 13 October 2022

      Digitalisation and the Indian Labour Market – Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

      This report tackles the crucial issue of how digital trends in India are unfolding and how they might impact the country’s world of work. It highlights the opportunities and challenges of these developments and the areas where policy intervention is needed to harness the potential of technology to improve labour market outcomes.

      by Sabina Dewan et al.
      Brief
      Others 10 October 2022

      Demographics and the Future of Work (FoW)

      This brief looks at the general findings from global literature on demographic trends, while also unveiling specific demographic concerns of the Global South.

      by Ramiro Albrieu
      Brief
      Technology 8 October 2022

      Technology and the Future of Work (FoW): Artificial Intelligence

      The world economy is witnessing massive transformation in the way it organizes production, consumption, and trade. These changes are rooted in a confluence of multiple and mutually reinforcing innovations in technology. As firms reimagine products and processes and workers become increasingly intertwined with digital tools, the world of work is being redefined once again.

      by Ramiro Albrieu