A new study released by global think tank ODI looks at how women engage with on-demand platforms for gig work in Kenya and South Africa. “Relative to other options open to them, platforms offer workers some positive features that they value (and which improve their working conditions),” according to the report. “However, workers also identified significant difficulties, underscoring that improvements are needed if the gig economy is to provide high-quality jobs.” The study presents recommendations to improve the workers’ situations.