Mercy Corps Youth Impact LabsDoes Digital Technology Help Create More Inclusive Opportunities?Authored by Enock Wangila — Partnerships Analyst, Youth Impact LabsNov 13, 2020Nov 13, 2020
Mercy Corps Youth Impact LabsBuilding Resilience for the Gig WorkerAuthored by Alan Ndirangu — Investment Analyst, Youth Impact LabsNov 10, 2020Nov 10, 2020
Mercy Corps Youth Impact LabsMercy Corps Youth Impact Labs microgrant support for MSMEs in KenyaNairobi, Kenya, 26th August 2020 — Mercy Corps Youth Impact Labs launches microgrant support targeting 350 digital MSMEs to cushion them…Aug 26, 2020Aug 26, 2020
Mercy Corps Youth Impact LabsImpact of cash transfers on the lives of gig workers: Case for cash transfersEvidently so, the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed gaps in social protection for informal workers, globally. It is said that some 1.6 billion…Aug 18, 2020Aug 18, 2020
Mercy Corps Youth Impact LabsDigital gig work regulatory landscape in East AfricaImproved digital infrastructure has boosted the rise of digital gig platforms in East Africa. E-commerce, ride-hailing and delivery…Jul 30, 2020Jul 30, 2020
Mercy Corps Youth Impact LabsTimely capital for startups to scaleCovid-19 has undoubtedly presented working capital shortages for startups. With challenges such as stockouts due to limited product…Jul 30, 2020Jul 30, 2020
Mercy Corps Youth Impact LabsWhy Digital Inclusion Matters Now, More than EverAuthored by: Enock Wangila — Partnership Engagement Analyst, Youth Impact LabsJul 9, 2020Jul 9, 2020
Mercy Corps Youth Impact LabsCOVID 19 has exacerbated vulnerabilities for gig workers; Who is responsible for providing social…Authored by Jerioth Mwaura, Project Lead — Youth Impact Labs,Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020
Mercy Corps Youth Impact LabsPivoting and agile management to accelerate growth for digital platformsIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has proven to be an enabler as more organizations and governments shift to online…Jun 11, 2020Jun 11, 2020
Mercy Corps Youth Impact LabsMercy Corps’ Youth Impact Labs Launches Emergency Interventions To Cushion Digital MSMEs And…Nairobi, Kenya, June 3rd, 2020 — Mercy Corps’ Youth Impact Labs program, with the generous contribution from Google.org, announces…Jun 3, 2020Jun 3, 2020