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This article identifies the opportunities and constraints faced by female construction workers in urban India, citing empirical research conducted in the city of Ahmedabad. The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) conducted three surveys in 1998, 2003, and 2007 to learn more about the needs and...
Summary: The larger part of the economy in most developing countries is outside the regulative control of the state. When defined in this way, it has two types of expression: first, self-employment (with some wage-work) in unregistered or unincorporated small enterprises; second, unregistered and...
Abstract: This article explores characteristics and influence of traders‟ associations in four case study countries: Senegal, Ghana, Tanzania and Lesotho. In Senegal, associations have mainly been linked to Muslim brotherhoods. Two larger independent associations are mentioned, UNACOIS (Union...
Guidelines produced for the IADB to help their functionaries responsible for developing low income settlement upgrading to incorporate local economic development.
The film features KKPKP and the development of SwaCH, a recycling cooperative in Pune, India. View this movie at cultureunplugged.com
United Nations Publication, Sales no. E.10 XVII.11. Briefs on Statistical Concepts from the publication "The World's Women 2010: Trends and Statistics"
United Nations Publication, Sales no. E.10 XVII.11. Briefs on Statistical Concepts from the publication "The World's Women 2010: Trends and Statistics"
Summary of WIEGO Organizing Brief 3
Summary of WIEGO Organizing Brief 5 (English)
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.