Gig-based freelance work is increasingly becoming a sector of choice for the young work force in urban India, especially young women. Read more The flexibility and autonomy of time-use and decent remunerations, make this work relatively more attractive for women than jobs with fixed timings. However, there also uncertainties that comes with doing gig work: regular assignments are hard to come by, and without any safety nets, workers involved in the gig economy face financial insecurities. These challenges get aggravated in times of economic downturn such as in the current COVID-19 crisis. IWWAGE and The Asia Foundation hosted this webinar to discuss existing and emerging issues in the gig economy, with a focus on women workers. Panellists talked about the impact of the lockdown on gig platforms; how the industry is reacting to the shock and; potential investments and policy interventions necessary to ensure that female gig workers, particularly low and middle rung service providers, are protected.
(359) Webinar Covid 19 & the Indian Platform Economy: Is there Room for Women? – YouTube