Digital Work in East Asia

Recent developments and the actual status regarding Digital Work are described for the East Asia/Pacific region, based on data and analyses available for the region. This includes aspects like decent work, the effects of digital technologies on tasks, competences, labor market opportunities, the effects of digital work and labor platforms, and issues of gender (in)equality. Challenges and political actions taken by national governments are described by looking at the example of Taiwan, one of the most advanced economies in East Asia and worldwide.