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Homework can be seen as the source of exploitation of workers, but under some conditions, it can foster human development and the emergence of microenterprises and promote local development. This paper draws on surveys carried out in two low-income South Asian countries, India and Pakistan, where...
This paper aims to review recent research on street vendors in Asia with the purpose of assessing the magnitude of street vending in different countries and the composition of vendors. Furthermore, it also gathers information on the extent of unionization of vendors and other organizations, such as...
Background Note for the HABITAT Jam, December 1-4, 2005
Analyzes the role of law in the global social justice movement, with case studies from scholars from the Global North and Global South.
This paper focuses on the globalization of production that has opened up opportunities for women to enter new areas of paid employment, earn an income, gain independence and participate more actively in social life and at the same time the need to find and enhance an approach between stakeholders...
A Review Commissioned by WIEGO
Global Synthesis for the ILO
Background: Workers in informal small-scale industries (SSI) in developing countries involved in welding, spray painting, woodwork and metalwork are exposed to various hazards with consequent risk to health.
This paper analyzes the situation of street vendors in big cities, the reasons for this informal sector that is continuously increasing as a result of poverty and lack of gainful employment in the rural areas and in the smaller towns.
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.