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Participation in the Sharing Economy for Refugees in Malaysia: A Solution that Bypasses Legal Constraints?

In: Sharing Economy at the Base of the Pyramid

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  • Melati Nungsari

    (Asia School of Business)

  • Hui Yin Chuah

    (Asia School of Business)

Abstract

The sharing economy has grown significantly in recent years and is expected to expand further in the future. While many proponents suggest that it will lead to inclusive and sustainable development, some sceptics are critical about its promise of inclusivity, particularly for marginalised populations at the base of the pyramid (BoP). In this chapter, we explore issues surrounding the sharing economy and its impacts on BoP. More specifically, this chapter investigates the feasibility of having the sharing economy provide livelihood opportunities for the refugee and asylum seeker population in Malaysia. The findings suggest that sharing economy could be an alternative solution to ease the plight of refugee population who are denied the legal rights to work in a country. However, there are some pre-requisites that need to be fulfilled to enable the participation of refugees in the sharing economy. We also identify the enabling factors and key barriers to participation in the sharing economy that may affect the vulnerable groups’ access to livelihoods in this ecosystem. Using qualitative data from multiple stakeholders, this chapter also focuses on relevant policy implications resulting from the findings.

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  • Melati Nungsari & Hui Yin Chuah, 2021. "Participation in the Sharing Economy for Refugees in Malaysia: A Solution that Bypasses Legal Constraints?," Springer Books, in: Israr Qureshi & Babita Bhatt & Dhirendra Mani Shukla (ed.), Sharing Economy at the Base of the Pyramid, edition 1, chapter 0, pages 127-147, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-16-2414-8_6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-2414-8_6
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