How effective is training people in developing countries to freelance online?
Briefly

from World Bank Blogs6 months ago
In a study in El Salvador, providing online platform training helped participants access gig work, but there were no sustained positive impacts on their incomes.
World Bank Blogshttps://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/how-effective-is-training-people-in-developing-countries-to-free
The World Bank's report indicates that an estimated 154 to 435 million individuals are participating in the online gig economy, highlighting its vast potential.
World Bank Blogshttps://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/how-effective-is-training-people-in-developing-countries-to-free
Effective freelancing relies not only on existing technical skills but also on navigating platforms, emphasizing the need for targeted training programs.
World Bank Blogshttps://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/how-effective-is-training-people-in-developing-countries-to-free
A key challenge remains whether workers possess the necessary skills to secure contracts on freelancing platforms, or if they require further technical education.
World Bank Blogshttps://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/how-effective-is-training-people-in-developing-countries-to-free
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