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Organising as a catalyst for promoting decent work in the informal economy in South Asia

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Abstract:
By analysing measurable indicators of decent work in the informal economy, this study argues that organising is a critical entry point towards achieving decent work. The study looks at three case studies of unorganized informal workers, migrant workers in agriculture and ship-breaking in India; ready-made garment workers in Bangladesh; and workers in private sector in Sri Lanka. The existing decent work deficits in all the case studies are analysed, and organising is recommended as a way of addressing these problems. Moreover, it is argued that organising at grassroots level is the first step towards social dialogue and a potential policy framework that enhances decent work in the informal economy.

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Ahn, Pong-Sul. Organising as a catalyst for promoting decent work in the informal economy in South Asia. , , . , 2008. Ahn, P. (2008). Organising as a catalyst for promoting decent work in the informal economy in South Asia. , , . Ahn, Pong-Sul. "Organising as a catalyst for promoting decent work in the informal economy in South Asia." 2008, .Ahn Pong-Sul. "Organising as a catalyst for promoting decent work in the informal economy in South Asia." (2008). Ahn, P 2008, 'Organising as a catalyst for promoting decent work in the informal economy in South Asia', , , . Pong-Sul Ahn, 'Organising as a catalyst for promoting decent work in the informal economy in South Asia' (2008). Ahn P. Organising as a catalyst for promoting decent work in the informal economy in South Asia. . 2008. Ahn, Pong-Sul. Organising as a catalyst for promoting decent work in the informal economy in South Asia. . 2008. , .

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