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Jobtech Taxonomy
‘Jobtech’ refers to digital platforms which connect people to work opportunities that build livelihoods. The Jobtech Alliance pieced together the following taxonomy with feedback from over 100 stakeholders in the ecosystem. If you have any feedback, or feel that anything is missing, please message us at [email protected]
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Platforms for offline work Layman's terms: Platforms where the work is mediated online but delivered offline. The World Bank calls this 'location-based platforms'. |
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Platforms for digitally delivered work Layman's terms: Platforms where the work is mediated and delivered online. Some people call this 'cloud work'. What it's not: Online jobs when the work is not delivered through the platform (ie jobs boards) |
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Digital services for micro-enterprises Layman's terms: Platforms that improve access to market, business performance, or productivity of self-employed individuals or microenterprises What it's not: When only fintech. When targeted only at larger scale SMEs |
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Tech-enabled Skilling Layman's terms: Edtech platforms that equip people for the world of work What it's not: When there is no tech product |
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Digital tools for worker enablement Layman's terms: Digital platforms that provide workers with tools that enhance their rights, benefits and protections What it's not: When there's no tech product or tech integration |
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