Uganda’s digital workers get a lifeline (opens original article in a new tab)

Uganda participates in a landmark ILO conference that adopts a new international standard for regulating platform-based work, aiming to protect workers' rights and ensure transparency in digital employment.

• Uganda's delegation to the ILO conference adopted a new international labour standard for platform work
• The convention establishes global standards for employment status, fair pay, and transparency in algorithmic decision-making
• Digital platforms in Uganda have become significant employers, especially for young people
• The convention aims to protect workers' rights in the platform economy