Asia & the Pacific

Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group

An Indian non-governmental organization, which focuses on sustainable consumption as well as environmental and social equity.

Informality and Vulnerability of Employment in Two cities in India

Beijing workshop presentation for the China-India project, “Informal Employment, Poverty and Growth in India and China”

Urban Dibao: Targeting and Effect

Delhi workshop presentation for the China-India project, “Informal Employment, Poverty and Growth in India and China”

ILO Sub-Regional Office For East Asia Bangkok, Thailand: Informal Economy, Poverty and Employment Project 2004 – 2006

This was one of the ILO’s major decent work projects, and included a focus on occupational health and safety particularly among home based...

SEWA’s “Clean Ahmedabad Campaign”

Training Manual: Trade Union and Organizing in the Informal Economy

This manual is designed for use by trainers and leaders of varying levels of responsibility in trade unions. It facilitates better understanding...

Case Study: Mr Phas Ngarn-dee (Shoemaking)

Delhi Waste Wars

A battle is brewing in Delhi, India over access and control to garbage. For decades, informal wastepickers and recyclers have turned garbage...

Myths & Facts About Home-Based Workers

Home-based work is a global phenomenon found in countries rich and poor across many industries. This document examines common myths about...

World Bank: Rise of informality in the tradable sector– evidence from India

Blog post by Ejaz Ghani, William Kerr, Alex Segura