Tag: Sharmi Surianarain
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Tilting towards equality: Can nudges improve gender inclusion?
[By Helen Smith and Sharmi Surianarain] In the fight for greater gender equality and inclusion, governments, NGOs and other stakeholders are increasingly recognising the power of nudges to change human behaviour. The results are promising. Ever heard the question: “Would you like fries with your burger?” or “Do you want to supersize that drink?” You’ve […]
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“Side hustle” is not a swear word: How to make gigs work for young Africans
[By Sharmi Surianarain and Julia Taylor] Across the African continent, the concept of a “side hustle” is not new. Slow job growth, accompanied by a high number of labour market entrants, has meant that young people have for a long time been engaging in informal ‘side’ work to make ends meet. Young people in African […]
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Domestic work in Africa: Essential but precarious
[By Sharmi Surianarain & Julia Taylor] “I was working three days a week as a house cleaner. When the first person was infected with COVID-19 in Kenya, my boss told me not to report to work anymore. I have tried calling and they don’t answer my calls. l stay in the slums of Kawangware and […]
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