Towards an inclusive and sustainable future of work | Part of the FutureWORKS Collective | Administrative partner (Asia) @LIRNEasia | Funded by @IDRC_CRDI
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How do we measure AI’s exposure in the labour market ? At a recent @FutureworksAsia knowledge sharing session, researchers unpacked the methods behind AI exposure estimates and why Global South contexts need tailored approaches. Read the full article tinyurl.com/3br27jwv
Only 2 days to go!
The deadline for our Call for Proposals is fast approaching.
Access the full Call for Proposals and the online application form here: tinyurl.com/2uwjn985
This Call is supported with funding from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
Just 8 days left to apply!
Don’t miss the opportunity to submit a proposal for our commissioned case studies on social protection for platform workers in Asia
Access the full Call for Proposals and the online application form here tinyurl.com/2uwjn985
We invite individual researchers to submit country-based case studies on how social protection for platform workers is being designed & implemented across Asia, with a focus on stakeholder experiences and real-world challenges. For full CFP tinyurl.com/2uwjn985
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Platform work in India isn’t just about Uber-style ride-hailing. A key insight from Dr. Adithi Surie's recent session shows how different platform models control workers’ time, income, & risk in very different ways -
Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/yc57phxx @sosurie
We’re pleased to announce seven new grantees joining the FutureWORKS Asia network.
Over the next 18 months, these projects will examine how climate change, technology, and demographic shifts are reshaping work across Asia.
Learn more about the projects lirneasia.net/futureworksasi…
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@GoodBusinessLab @depocen @NepalNdri @cpdbd1993 @CSFasia @BIENPhilippines @IDRCinAsia @JJNglobal @LIRNEasia
The 1st cycle #FutureWORKSAsia grantees gathered in Negombo, Sri Lanka (20–22 Aug) for a 3-day Research Review Meeting. They shared project updates, refined MEL plans & explored themes incl. social protection, AI/data work & care work—joined by Advisory Board & Collective experts
On 20 Aug 2025, @LIRNEasia , @cepa & @ilo Sri Lanka & Maldives hosted a roundtable on an inclusive future of work. Experts discussed care, social protection, and just transitions, highlighting how tech, climate, and labour changes create both challenges and opportunities.
Read more and explore the key highlights from the discussion here:🔗lirneasia.net/2025/08/bridgi…
@DLSUManila @MObservatory @sanemnet @cpdbd1993 @WGHPhilippines @101HealthRsrch @TweetIHD @IDRCinAsia @JJNglobal
📢 Deadline Extended!
You now have until 13th July (6:00 PM IST) to submit your proposal for the #FutureWORKSAsia call & share your ideas on the future of work in the Global South.
Find the full CFP at lirneasia.net/futureworks-as… @LIRNEasia @IDRC_CRDI @JJNglobal
The countdown is on! Just 12 days left to submit your proposal for the #FutureWORKSAsia 2nd CFP. Deadline is 9th July. Register at tinyurl.com/yeytvec9 to join our Information Session on 30th June to learn more about the CFP. Email your questions to [email protected]
How can #Bangladesh create inclusive, #futurereadyjobs? @cpdbd1993 is researching #policysolutions for a changing economy shaped by #automation & #globalshifts. This study is part of @LIRNEasia’s @FutureworksAsia initiative, supported by @IDRC_CRDI
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Can the #garmentindustry protect women’s jobs in a changing world? @sanemnet explores how #RMG jobs for women can adapt as climate & tech reshape #supplychains
1 of 5 @LIRNEasia grants under the @FutureworksAsia initiative funded by @IDRC_CRDI to secure #betterworkfutures in Asia
How do #gendernorms shape who gives & receives care in #SriLanka?
@cepaSL leads a study on #cultural and #genderroles in Sri Lankan #carework. Supported by @LIRNEasia’s @FutureworksAsia initiative with @IDRC_CRDI to build inclusive #jobpolicies in the Global South. @JJNglobal
What can help keep #Filipino #nurses in #healthcare long-term?
@WGHPhilippines leads a project to look at how to retain and support #nurses amid changing #healthcare demands. Supported by @LIRNEasia’s @FutureworksAsia initiative, backed by @IDRC_CRDI, for inclusive #workfutures
How is #climatechange making #gigwork more insecure in the #Philippines?
This project by @DLSUManila explores how extreme weather affects #platformworkers in the Philippines. This is supported by @LIRNEasia’s @FutureworksAsia initiative for a fairer, sustainable #futureofwork
𝗔 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 @FutureWORKSAsia’s 𝟱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 where the grantees explore urgent challenges to #workingconditions amid #climaterisks and #technologicalshifts to identify #sustainablepolicies for workers across the region. @IDRC_CRDI @JJNglobal
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The FutureWORKS Asia Information Session has been rescheduled to 30 June, 12 to 1 PM IST.
Join us to get insights into the 2nd Call for Proposals, its solution-focused priorities & submission process. Register for the information session at forms.office.com/r/5aJUybV7t… @LIRNEasia
The @FutureworksAsia Information Session scheduled for 19 June has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances.
We’ll share the new date soon. Stay tuned by following our social media channels for updates.
Register for the Information Session at forms.office.com/r/5aJUybV7t…
On June 4, @DLSUManila & @MObservatory hosted a Stakeholders’ Forum for Resilient Platform Work PH—a project under the #FutureWORKSAsia initiative—bringing together 19 key actors to discuss skills & social protection for platform workers amid climate & tech change. @LIRNEasia
FutureWORKS Asia’s 2nd CFP is now open!
Join the Info Session on 19 June to learn more about our solution-focused, gender-responsive research priorities.
Submit your questions about the CFP by June 14 to have them addressed during the session. Register at tinyurl.com/yeytvec9
