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  • Presentations

    Habitat III Thematic Meeting: Informal Settlements

    Presentation by Victoria Okoye of WIEGO for Habitat III.

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  • Workers in the informal economy from six different sectors. A Domestic Worker, a Garment Worker, a Home-Based Worker, a Street Vendors / Market Trader, a Transport Worker, and a Waste Picker. Page

    Poverty, Inequality & Growth Linkages

    The relationship between informality and poverty, inequality, and economic growth is complex. This section of the website explores what is...

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  • Thai home-based worker weaving handbags Page

    History & Debates

    Since its “discovery” in the 1970s, the informal economy and its role in economic development have been hotly debated. Some observers view...

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