%T Gender and the gig economy: critical steps for evidence-based policy %A Abigail Hunt %A Emma Samman %I Overseas Development Institute %D 2019 %K Labour market, %K Labour supply, %K Work insecurity, %K Women economic conditions, %K Gig economy, %K Digital economy %U https://apo.org.au/node/217091 %X The future of work is currently receiving attention at the highest policy levels. This paper demonstrates the case for a strong gender lens in these debates and makes a clear call for women’s economic empowerment to be at the front and centre of efforts to ensure the gig economy evolves to the benefit of all. %9 Working paper