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Abstract: This paper, in the African Review of Economics and Finance , analyses the livelihood strategies of residents in the city of Bamenda, Cameroon. It argues that the informal economy is not the preserve of the poor. Middle income households also play a crucial role. Informal economic...
Abstract: High levels of unemployment are a permanent feature in the urban areas of many developing countries. South Africa is no exception in this regard. Poverty and hardship caused by unemployment force many participants in the labour market to venture into the urban informal economy in order to...
A blog by Robert Neuwirth, author of "Stealth of Nations," a book that chronicles the global growth of the informal economy. For more information: Listen to inteview with Robert NeuWirth (NPR "Fresh Air" program) Read part of the book on Amazon.com: Stealth of Nations: The Global Rise of the...
Story prepared by: Olga Abizaid, WIEGO with Felipe Toledo, Fundación AVINA, Yolanda Bueno, Fundación Alianza, and María Llanes (former President of RENAREC) After almost three years of continuous work, in July 2011, members of the RENAREC were able to celebrate an important organizational milestone...
História preparado por: Olga Abizaid, WIEGO com Felipe Toledo, Fundação AVINA, Yolanda Bueno, Fundación Alianza, e María Llanes (ex-presidente da RENAREC). Depois de quase três anos de trabalho contínuo, membros da RENAREC puderam celebrar, em julho de 2011, um marco organizacional importante: seu...
An issues paper for the United Nations Development Programme
Summary from Office of Development Effectiveness: "Women dominate the informal economy. Within informal employment, their wages are lower than men’s. The types of informal work women do as market or street vendors, hawkers or homeworkers, expose them to risks to their physical safety and health. The...
Abstract: Street vending is an important activity related to informal sector in urban areas. Majority of street vendors are illiterate or educated at primary level. They have low skill and poor economic condition. Street vending provides job opportunity and means of livelihood to the urban poor but...
Vendors of the Makola Market purchased fire extinguishers to be able to react quickly to fires in the market.
Videos / Slideshows / Audio
Millions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with the help of ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. Watch this video to learn how.
Workers Education/Organizing Materials
This manual helps street vendors learn more about the regulations that govern public space and how to defend the right to work in public space. It describes successful actions taken by street vendor organizations. And it offers information to help you organize and negotiate with local government.
WIEGO Working Papers
Mike Rogan reviews how informal workers are taxed, why there is growing interest in taxing them, and whether they should be included in the tax net.