Ibukunoluwa Ajala (Young Scholars Initiative at the Institute for New Economic Thinking)
Mathias Nkuhi (Moshi Co-operative University)
Jeffah Ombati (Young African Scholars Network)
Moderated by Dr. Morshed Mannan (European University Institute)
This panel, moderated by Dr. Morshed Mannan, explores the intersection of platform cooperatives and legal frameworks in the East African Community (EAC). Ibukunoluwa Ajala (Young Scholars Initiative) will address the role of law in empowering marginalized communities, particularly women and youth. Dr. Mathias Nkuhi (Moshi Co-operative University) will delve into cooperative policy and legislation, highlighting their impact on worker rights. Jeffah Ombati (Young African Scholars Network) will focus on the legal structures necessary to support digital platform cooperatives, ensuring inclusive economic growth in the region.
Speakers
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Morshed Mannan Research Fellow at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute
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Ibukunoluwa Ajala Member of Young African Scholars Network
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Jeffah Ombati Momanyi attorney
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Mathias Nkuhi Legal scholar at Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU) in Tanzania