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Sharing Economy and Sustainable Development: Evidence from Food Delivery Apps

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  • Abhipsa Pal

    (Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode)

  • Taiane Ritta Coelho

    (Federal University of Paran Paran , Brazil)

  • Md. Rakibul Hoque

    (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Abstract

Sharing economy platforms like food delivery apps connect local businesses to consumers within a certain range of physical distance. These platforms not only enable local restaurants and entrepreneurs but also provide job opportunities to unskilled laborers in the role of delivery persons. With the promises of job opportunities and local businesses thriving, we suggest that food delivery platforms are an example of sustainable technology. But the question is do we consider the environment? Using the theoretical lenses of Schumacher s appropriate (sustainable) technology and Sen s capability approach, we analyze how food delivery apps have (or have not) developed into sustainable technology. We plan to collect interview data from consumers, restaurants, and delivery persons spanning three developing economies India, Brazil, and Bangladesh. The contribution of this study is in the platform economy literature within the ICT for development domain. This study informs us to change focus from economic and outcome-driven benefits of technology to sustainability and human development perspectives.

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  • Abhipsa Pal & Taiane Ritta Coelho & Md. Rakibul Hoque, 2022. "Sharing Economy and Sustainable Development: Evidence from Food Delivery Apps," Working papers 492, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode.
    • Handle: RePEc:iik:wpaper:492
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