Platform and Shared Economy -Podcast

PODCAST: Platforms and Shared Economy: Precarity of Work or Building Agency? by Jeemol Unni, Full article available at Indian Journal of Labour Economics. Volume 66, Issue No. 2, Pages 355–370 (2023).

Impact of Lockdown measures on Informal Enterprises and Workers

We are currently in the midst of the second wave of #COVID19 in India. People and the government are struggling with the public and private health system caving in. The question before us for the second time in a year is to save lives and/or save livelihoods?

Webinar Recording-Impact of COVID19 Lockdown on Informal Economy in India

A Webinar on 'Impact of the COVID Lockdown on the Informal Economy' was conducted by the Indian Society of Labour Economics, in collaboration with the Institute of Human Development, Delhi, where I was the main speaker. The Indian government announced a Rupees 11 lakh crore (11 trillion) stimulus package for the economy. The announcement was … Continue reading Webinar Recording-Impact of COVID19 Lockdown on Informal Economy in India

Mehnat Manzil-Museum of Work

Mehnat Manzil is an unique museum that celebrates the life of people who undertake informal work. A visit to the museum is clearly a lesson in 'experiential learning'!