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This publication provides a framework of analysis and an overview of current practice in social protection. It was created to serve as a common point of reference for discussion at a workshop on "Social Protection for Women in the Informal Sector."
This journal article provides a general contemporary overview of street vending around the world, with a focus on "the major issues underlying its permanence as a phenomenon, and the ambivalent attitudes displayed toward it by governments and off-street business communities."
IDS Discussion Paper Number 299
Introduction from the paper: An increasing concern in the National and International forums has been that the usual labour force surveys carried out at the country levels, do not capture the activity pattern of certain groups of workers, particularly women. These workers obviously belong to the...
Centre for Social and Development Studies (CSDS) Research Report, No. 19
Centre for Social and Development Studies (CSDS) Research Report, No. 18
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.