ILO global labour convention aims to improve conditions for millions working via Nepal’s digital platforms
Summary
The ILO adopted a global convention to improve working conditions for digital platform workers, coinciding with rapid growth of Nepal's gig economy involving ride-hailing and delivery services.
Key Points
- The ILO adopted Convention No 193 to ensure decent work in the platform economy globally.
- The Convention mandates fundamental rights such as freedom of association, minimum wage, and safe work conditions for digital platform workers.
- Nepal's digital platform economy, including ride-hailing and delivery services, is expanding rapidly, engaging over 200,000 workers.
- Currently, Nepal lacks comprehensive legal regulations for gig workers, highlighting the need for frameworks ensuring workers' rights.
