1、Trade and Labour:Pathways for Decent Work in Kenyas Digital Economy W H I T E P A P E RS E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 5In collaboration with Africa Practice and the Thinking Ahead on Societal Change(TASC)PlatformImages:Getty Images,PexelsDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum and
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4、 any form or by any means,including photocopying and recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsForeword 3Executive summary 4Introduction 51 Digital trade and investment flows and the regulatory landscape 71.1 Trade 71.2 Investment 81.3 Domestic policy landscape 92 Labour c
5、hallenges in Kenyas digital economy 122.1 Equitable access to digital jobs and skills 122.2 Labour rights and fair working conditions in digital jobs 132.3 Long-term viability in the context of Al and automation 143 Policy and business responses 153.1 Expanding access to jobs and skills 163.2 Promot
6、ing decent work and fair conditions in digital labour 163.3 Preparing for job displacement in an Al-driven future 174 Policy options in detail 184.1 Amending labour laws to better include digital economy workers 194.2 Decent work toolkits for businesses in the digital economy 204.3 Harmonizing labou