The Gig Economy in African Cities: Platform Work, Labour Rights, and Regulatory Challenges: Theoretical Framework and Empirical Analysis

Key Points

• The central aim is to analyze the dynamics of the gig economy in African cities, particularly concerning labour rights and regulatory issues.
• Conducted a survey research design focused on African cities, specifically Ghana.
• Organized existing scholarship and theoretical frameworks related to gig work and labour rights.
• Analyzed institutional and policy dynamics affecting the gig economy in the African context.
• Identified key regulatory challenges facing platform workers in Africa.
• Established connections between institutional frameworks and labour rights in the gig economy.
• Concluded with implications for policy improvements in the context of African cities.

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