TED Talks Daily How online marketplaces can help local economies, not hurt them | Amane Dannouni
Feb 11, 2020
Amane Dannouni, a strategy consultant and mathematician, explores the impact of online marketplaces on local economies. He discusses how platforms like Gojek and Jumia can include local businesses rather than displace them. Amane emphasizes the need for thoughtful innovation that prioritizes community welfare and local engagement. Through compelling examples, he highlights the balance between the benefits of these platforms and the potential job losses they can cause, advocating for a model that empowers local entrepreneurs.
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Differing Views on Uber
- Amane Dannouni's wife opposed Uber due to its potential job displacement for taxi drivers.
- This sparked Dannouni's investigation into the impact of online marketplaces on local economies.
Two Sides of the Coin
- Online marketplaces can both threaten local businesses and benefit them, creating a complex economic impact.
- Dannouni observed both positive and negative effects from online marketplaces in different economies.
Positive Impacts
- A female taxi driver in Egypt found freedom from harassment by working through an online platform.
- A Kenyan village benefited economically from increased ecotourism facilitated by an online marketplace.