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The gig economy is a labor market that utilizes part-time and temporary roles. These roles are usually occupied by freelancers and independent contractors.

Join us for the launch of a new World Bank report on “Working Without Borders: The promise and peril of online gig work” and learn how countries can leverage the promise of online gig platforms to provide income-earning opportunities for youth, women and other disadvantaged groups.

The lender says gig economy now accounts for about 12 per cent of the global labour market, much higher than previously estimated.

There are about 17.5 million online gig workers in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, according to the World Bank’s estimate.

Iffath Sharif is the new global director for social protection and jobs at the World Bank. She leads the Bank’s work to develop social protection systems that help poor and vulnerable people cope with crises and shocks, as well as its efforts to promote good, inclusive jobs that provide a pathway out of poverty.

WASHINGON —The ‘gig economy’ accounts for up to 12 percent of the global labor market—much higher than previously estimated—and holds particular promise for women and youth in developing countries. Demand for online gig work is growing rapidly, howev

Social protection for gig workers is crucial. As outlined in the World Bank’s Social Protection Compass, governments should pursue innovative ways to extend coverage to informal workers and the self-employed, including gig workers.

A few months ago, Colombia joined the list of countries offering a special visa for digital nomads. If you havent considered Colombia yet, what a...

One factor deters remote workers from choosing a nomadic lifestyle: children. Two families share how they pull it off with young kids in tow.

On New Year’s Day 2022, Rachel, a former New Yorker, moved all her possessions to a storage unit and started a year-long nomadic trek around the southern United States.