Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023)

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

Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Associate Professor of Politics, Peace, and Security
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19549541
Published: July 7, 2023

Abstract

This article examines The Gig Economy in African Cities: Platform Work, Labour Rights, and Regulatory Challenges: Theoretical Framework and Empirical Analysis with a focused emphasis on Ghana within the field of Business. It is structured as a survey research article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

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Abraham Kuol Nyuon (2023). The Gig Economy in African Cities: Platform Work, Labour Rights, and Regulatory Challenges: Theoretical Framework and Empirical Analysis. African Rural Economics (Economics/Agri/Geography crossover), Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19549541

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African Cities PlatformCities Platform WorkPlatform Work LabourWork Labour RightsRegulatory Challenges TheoreticalChallenges Theoretical Framework

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