Safeguarding Digital Labour: Data Protection for Platform Workers
The digital revolution, coupled with the rise of the gig economy has transformed the way work is understood and performed globally. The gig work—temporary and flexible jobs offered by online platforms—has become increasingly prominent in Tanzania as it is in other parts of the world. Gig platforms in Tanzania offer opportunities but also raise data […]
The Multi-Apping Dilemma: Safety and Earnings among Tanzanian Platform Workers
The safety risks of prolonged working hours in Tanzania’s platform economy are not thoroughly examined. This policy brief highlights the rise of multi-apping among Tanzanian platform workers and its impact on earnings and safety. It explores the trade-off between increased income prospects and safety risks. The brief offers stakeholders—including policymakers, platform operators, and worker associations—actionable […]
Factors Influencing Women’s Ability to Control their Income: The Case of Tanzania
There are conflicting research findings on women’s empowerment because of different methods and populations. Some scholars discovered that over time women’s income control has increased, while others have not found any increase. To shed more light on the phenomenon, this research examines the extent and predictors of women’s independence on making spending decisions whilst living […]
Social security among platform workers in Tanzania
This policy brief portrays social protection as a key element for sustainable social and economic growth in promoting human development, political stability, and inclusive growth. The brief further indicates that Tanzania needs to address the precarious nature of the platform economy (also referred to as gig economy) work environment to attain the Sustainable Development Goals […]