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Abstract: Informality has long been a salient phenomenon in developing country labor markets, thus has been addressed in several theoretical and empirical research. Turkey, given its economic and demographic dynamics, provides rich evidence for a heterogeneous and multifaceted informal labor market...
This blog features news and events about StreetNet's 3 on-going campaigns: 1) The New Manifesto Campaign 2) World Class Cities for All Campaign in Brazil 3) Litigation Campaigns. The blog will also feature information about other campaigns and activities undertaken by StreetNet affiliates and allies...
Abstract: We live in an era of transition. Increasingly the old and negative perception and hostility vis-à-vis the informal economy that characterised the preceding decades is withering away and new approaches at better managing the informal economy are being invented. This report presents six case...
The Global Wage Report 2012/13 looks at differences in wages around the globe and how they have been influenced by the economic crisis. It includes global and regional wage trends and statistics, as well as policy recommendations. Full report available in English here . Summary available in English...
This Report presents data on wage trends around the world and compares them with trends in labor production, analyzing the effects on the global economy in order to clarify current debates on distribution, competitiveness and labor costs.
The Global Wage Report 2012/13 looks at differences in wages around the globe and how they have been influenced by the economic crisis. It includes global and regional wage trends and statistics, as well as policy recommendations. Full report available in English here . Summary available in English...
Home-based workers in South Asia number in the tens of millions and are essential to many industries, yet remain invisible and disregarded in urban planning. Shalini Sinha, WIEGO's Home-Based Workers Sector Specialist, argues that housing upgrades and zoning regulations must be reconceived with a...
Agenda and participants at the December 12, 2012 launch event of Bridging Perspectives EDP volume in Delhi; part of the SEWA 40th anniversary celebrations.
Agenda and participants for the December 12, 2012 Power of Statistics workshop held in Delhi - part of SEWA's 40th Anniversary celebrations.
WIEGO's December 2012 Newsletter for Membership-Based Organizations of Informal Workers Read the newsletter in English Leer el boletín en Español Lire cette lettre d'information en Français Ler o boletim em Português
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.