Exploring the Challenges Faced by Sri Lankan Workers in Web Based Digital Labour Platforms
21 Pages Posted: 29 Sep 2017
Date Written: September 28, 2017
Abstract
Sri Lanka is identified as one of the most favorable destinations in the world for Business Process Outsourcing/Business Process Management (BPO/BPM) industry. In order to secure an employment in this sector, Sri Lankans should have at least a bachelors degree whereas only 3% of Sri Lankans have one and even less on IT field. Youth unemployment is high in Sri Lanka even though most of the Sri Lankans are competent, literate and famous around the world for their soft skills. Given that more Sri Lankans are connected via Internet and are exploring employment opportunities online, this research estimate the value of web based digital labour platform economy in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankans working on these platforms and challengers faced by them and provide policy recommendations to overcome these challengers and provide opportunities for more Sri Lankans online.
Keywords: Internet, Services, Connectivity
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