Uploaded February 2019 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago
The "uberization" of the economy of our day and age is guaranteed to change the dynamics between employers and employees, as well as the ways we understand the world of work. Some have asserted that the gig economy indeed will rewire the current social contract. But what if, despite an aura of innovation and change, a new social contract in the horizon is not looking progressive? Kate Meagher (London School of Economics) dives deep into the complexity of the impacts of Uber in Nigeria in relation to inequalities, work standards and social development.
About UNRISD Conference 2018
"Overcoming Inequalities in a Fractured World: Between Elite Power and Social Mobilization", UNRISD International Conference, is a forum for analysis and dialogue that brought together academics, UN representatives, policy makers and civil society.
Learn more about the conference unrisd.org/conference2018
The "uberization" of the economy of our day and age is guaranteed to change the dynamics between employers and employees, as well as the ways we understand the world of work. Some have asserted that the gig economy indeed will rewire the current social contract. But what if, despite an aura of innovation and change, a new social contract in the horizon is not looking progressive? Kate Meagher (London School of Economics) dives deep into the complexity of the impacts of Uber in Nigeria in relation to inequalities, work standards and social development.
About UNRISD Conference 2018
"Overcoming Inequalities in a Fractured World: Between Elite Power and Social Mobilization", UNRISD International Conference, is a forum for analysis and dialogue that brought together academics, UN representatives, policy makers and civil society.
Learn more about the conference unrisd.org/conference2018
