Preya Sharma
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Preya Sharma is a leading scholar in the political economy of development, with a primary focus on the future of work, technological disruption, and labor markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her most-cited work, "The Future of Work in Sub-Saharan Africa" (2018, 30 citations), critically examines how the Fourth Industrial Revolution interacts with climate change and global economic integration to reshape livelihoods across the continent. Rather than accepting a one-size-fits-all narrative of automation and job loss, Sharma’s research interrogates whether these sweeping technological advances will genuinely raise living standards or deepen existing inequalities. She is particularly noted for her nuanced analysis of how informal economies, agricultural transitions, and digital infrastructure gaps mediate the impact of global trends on local labor markets. Her contributions have been instrumental in shifting policy conversations toward context-specific, inclusive growth strategies. Sharma’s work is widely cited by development economists, international organizations, and policymakers seeking evidence-based approaches to navigating the complex, uneven terrain of Africa’s evolving work landscape.
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- 1The Future of Work in Sub-Saharan Africa30 citations · 2018