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At UNU-WIDER's 30th Anniversary conference in Helsinki, Finland (September 2015), there were four WIEGO Special Sessions on Informal Livelihood. 1. "Informal Economy: Integral to Development Economics" by WIEGO's International Coordinator, Marty Chen 2. "Conceptualizing the Informal Economy...
This document was produced by WIEGO’s Law Director, in consultation with HomeNet South Asia, HomeNet Southeast Asia and others working with homeworkers, for a consultative workshop by the Global Labour University and FES held in Nepal, October 2016.
Abstract: For most, the term “public space” conjures up images of large, open areas: community centers for meetings and social events; the ancient Greek agora for political debates; green parks for festivals and recreation. In many of the world’s major cities, however, public spaces like these are...
Oxfam Great Britain, the Rockefeller Foundation and the WIEGO network joined hands to commission Lin Lim, a well-known Malaysian economist who worked for many years with the International Labour Organization, to undertake a review of available statistical data, research findings and practical...
In most Indian cities the urban poor survive by working in the informal economy. Poverty and lack of gainful employment in the rural areas and in the smaller towns drive large numbers of people to the cities for work and livelihood. Street vendors form the most visible segment of the urban informal...
Abstract: The Southern African Development Community region (SADC) has seen a trend toward applying Alternative Dispute Settlement (ADR) systems to labour disputes. This chapter first looks at the social and human rights dimensions of SADC, highlighting its history, its character and some of the...
This piece originally appeared in the Huffington Post as part of the series "What's Working: Sustainable Development Goals. Rapid urbanization has burdened cities with an issue that no one can ignore -- unprecedented amounts of trash. World cities generate a whopping 1.3 billion tons of waste per...
From the Global Fairness Initiative website : "Since 2002, GFI has partnered with hundreds of marginalized working communities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia to enhance economic opportunities and build sustainable livelihoods. We have developed innovative programs to preserve and create jobs...
La “Estrategia Nacional de Tránsito a la Economía Formal” es el resultado de un arduo trabajo de los representantes de los sectores de trabajadores, empleadores y gobierno. Contempla acciones en los cuatro ejes que los sectores han considerado como prioritarios, a saber: formación técnico...
Este artigo intenta explorar alguns dos desafios, paradoxos e limites no processo de associação do lixo à cidadania, chamando particularmente a atenção das agências de governo para a necessidade de qualificar a produção de políticas públicas do setor de resíduos sólidos a partir do uso de...
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.