Asia & the Pacific

The Case of Ahmedabad, India

This case study is from UN-Habitat (2003) Global Report on Human Settlements 2003, The Challenge of Slums, Earthscan, London. More information...

Wages and Informal Labour Markets in India: Whither Premiums on Human Capital Investments?-The Indian Journal of Labour Economics

The labour market in India is segmented into the formal and informal sectors, with the informal sector being further heterogeneous. This...

Role of the Informal Sector in Coping with Economic Crisis in Thailand and Zambia

Abstract: This working paper takes a close look at how people in two countries – viz. Thailand and Zambia – and in particular those working...

Women and Globalisation: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Construction Workers in Contemporary India

This article identifies the opportunities and constraints faced by female construction workers in urban India, citing empirical research...

Extending Livelihood Opportunities and Social Protection to Empower Poor Urban Informal Workers in Asia

Nos enfants ne reçoivent pas l’attention qu’ils méritent

Cette publication présente les résultats d’une étude de recherche dans cinq villes examinant l’accès des travailleuses de l´informel...

Labour in Global Value Chains in Asia

This book brings together a set of studies on labour conditions in global value chains (GVCs) in a variety of sectors, ranging from labour-intensive...

The Regularization of Street Vending in Bhubaneshwar, India: A Policy Model

After years of conflict between street traders and local authorities, the city of Bhubaneshwar, India developed a public, private and community...

City Report – Informal Economy Monitoring Study: Home-Based Workers in Ahmedabad, India

In Ahmedabad, WIEGO partnered with the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) to carry out this study. This report outlines key findings...

Executive Summary: Informal Economy Monitoring Study Sector Report: Waste Pickers

The Informal Economy Monitoring Study (IEMS) is designed to provide credible, grounded evidence of the range of driving forces, both positive...