An Analysis of the Impact of the Internet on the Right to Employment in Uganda
| dc.contributor.author | Ruth Ropani | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-13T06:09:38Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-13T06:09:38Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-05-14 | |
| dc.description | Undergraduate research | |
| dc.description.abstract | The internet is essentially transforming the global economy, and Uganda is no exception. With the rise of internet development, there are better opportunities being laid down for every sector but the focus in this research paper is the employment sector. This study analyses the legal and regulatory framework that is governing internet on employment concentrating on The Employment Act, Cap 226 among other laws highlighting how these laws govern online employment. It further investigates the gaps in legal protections concerning employment rights in the digital age and the role of judicial decisions in bridging these gaps. In addition to that, this study looks at how the internet has evolved pointing out how its development has affected employment that means from the conventional agricultural sector that Uganda has predominantly participated in to other branches of employment such as technology based employment, platform based employment as well as into the recent developments of automation and artificial intelligence. The advantages and challenges of each phase of development faces are featured to include reduction of backlog, creation of employment opportunities, job displacement among other points. It should be noted that the transformation of the internet has both advantages and disadvantages attached to it. Therefore, this research explores the dual impact of digital transformation on employment in Uganda by pointing out advantages such as increased productivity, remote work flexibility, and expanded job opportunities. This research also addresses the challenges that come along with the development of the internet on employment which include automation-related job displacement, increase in the digital divide, and unemployment among less skilled workers. Through the examination of various literature, this research critically examines the responsiveness to the evolving digital landscape and how one should equip oneself with the necessary skills to remain relevant in this fast growing economy. By analyzing existing laws, policies, and empirical data, this study offers a complete overview of how internet development is reshaping employment rights in Uganda as well as proposes legal and policy recommendations to foster a more inclusive and equitable digital labor market. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/2707 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | An Analysis of the Impact of the Internet on the Right to Employment in Uganda | |
| dc.type | Thesis |