Digital platforms: An opportunity to get labor market regulations right in developing countries Matteo MorgandiDavid Alzate February 04, 2026 This page in: English Español العربية 中文 © 2026 Grupo Banco Mundial.

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/investinpeople/digital-platforms--an-opportunity-to-get-labor-market-regulation Digital platforms have opened a world of new employment opportunities—especially in developing countries. Recent estimates suggest that hundreds of millions of people globally are participating in online platform work—a number that excludes location-based services like ride-hailing or food delivery. © 2026 Grupo Banco Mundial.