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This paper considers whether national and local government budgets in the Philippines make a difference to informal economy workers – particularly home-based workers, street vendors and waste pickers, the majority of whom are women. It looks into the extent of government budgetary support as well as...
The bulk of Pakistan’s workforce is unorganized, and the data available do not depict the true picture, particularly of the number of women engaged in and contributing to the informal economy. While recent government documents have recognized women in the informal sector, they have failed to respond...
Guidelines produced for the IADB to help their functionaries responsible for developing low income settlement upgrading to incorporate local economic development.
Capturing the Gains Working Paper, No. 3
Developments and Trends Global Report 2010, ISSA
ILO Office in Brazil, Working Paper No. 5
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.