Wednesday, March 27, 2019

How Online Marketplaces Could Create 3 Million Jobs in Africa by 2025


How Online Marketplaces Could Create 3 Million Jobs in Africa by 2025




Public and Private Sector Collaboration Can Unlock the Potential of These Digital Platforms to Spur Economic Growth on the Continent With Little Risk to Existing Businesses and Workforce Norms, a New BCG Study Finds

KIGALI, Rwanda, March 26, 2019  /PRNewswire/ -- Online marketplaces such as Jumia, Souq, Uber, and Travelstart could create around 3 million new jobs by 2025 across Africa. These digital platforms, which match buyers and providers of goods and services, could also raise incomes and boost inclusive economic growth with minimal disruption to existing businesses and workforce norms. These are among the findings of a new report, titled How Online Marketplaces Can Power Employment in Africa, released today by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

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