"In 2023, Fairwork conducted the first year of research in Uganda among twelve selected digital platforms. The selected platforms are in the sectors of ride hailing and food delivery. The research and rating of platforms was done as per the five Fairwork principles." (Executive Summary)

"Uganda’s informal economy is estimated to make up to $37 billion of the country’s GDP. Moreover, approximately 4.3% of the labour force is unemployed. The large informal sector and the shortage of formal employment opportunities paves the way for many to take up gig work, with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), estimating that informal sectors employ about 60% of Uganda’s working population. Historically, gig work has been synonymous with informal employment, consisting of a labour market characterized by short-term or freelance work arrangements, where individuals are hired on a per-task basis rather than being employed full-time. The government has taken steps to promote the formalization of the informal sector, which may include efforts to regulate and provide support for gig workers in the future." (Country background)