According to a study by Fedesarrollo in 2021, digital platforms have become increasingly important in the Colombian economy. In a conservative scenario, its activity is estimated to represent about 0.2 percent of GDP.
The investigation showed increased addresses and mobility across digital messaging platforms. Income opportunity for approximately 150,000 peopleIt accounts for 0.7 percent of the country’s employed population.
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In addition, according to the perception of the respondents, if these platforms did not operate in Colombia, 44 percent would be unemployed, 32 percent would have had another independent job, and 14 percent would have been formally employed.
Added to the digitalisation, additional income and convenience they offer for the welfare of Colombians, this scenario contrasts with the uncertainty faced by companies in the industry due to the lack of clear rules.
José Daniel López, managing director of Alianza In, an association that brings applications together, said: there is no legislation in the country Market realities of the 21st century.
Even with the changes envisioned for labor reform, it aims to provide a regulatory framework that explains why digital issues are the future and present in the country and the world.
All kinds of services in Colombia are provided through applications. residence for transportationtherefore the Government wants to have control over these and the working conditions they offer people.
The controversy has drawn attention recently. block internet platformsIn clear violation of the principle of net neutrality, which is understood as the freedom of providers and users to use technologies to provide services or to access them without any restrictions other than possible harmful interference and efficient use of resources.
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Similarly, the CCCE director proposes a regulatory path that allows to align these great achievements with these new approaches to the business model.
“There must be a premise for discussion and platforms must be assumed to exist. and those who make significant contributions to the country”.
Former congressman Mauricio Toro explained that attempts have been made to definitively resolve projects that have been delayed more than three times, for example when it comes to transportation applications.
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Source: Exame
