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In an open letter, Rosheda Muller, President of South African Informal Traders Alliance (SAITA), has called on governments to support informal traders in South Africa, while acknowledging the need for severe measures to contain the infection. Our sector arguably will be the hardest hit. Any halt or...
Caroline Skinner, WIEGO's Urban Research Director, discusses the launch of our new e-book, Street Vendors and Public Space: Essential insights on key trends and solutions. She provides important global context, identifies pressing issues and takes us through real-world solutions from India, Liberia...
In this podcast interview with Urban Research Director Caroline Skinner, she discusses WIEGO's new e-book, Street Vendors and Public Space: Essential insights on key trends and solutions. This all-in-one resource provides an important overview on the global context, issues and solutions for...
Through photography and text, this e-book offers an in-depth look at the important role street vendors play in cities, the challenges they face, and the solutions that can make cities more vibrant, secure, and affordable for all. It also provides insights into how street vendor organizations and...
This pamphlet showcases the work and goals of StreetNet International in helping street vendors gain social protection. It was produced with the assistance of WIEGO. Social protection is a key aspect of SNI’s strategic plan under its pillar of work on R204. This work will focus on influencing...
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Les politiques ayant un impact sur la vie des travailleuses et travailleurs de l’informel sont rarement élaborées sur la base de la connaissance de première main de leurs vies et besoins. Une nouvelle initiative à Dakar, au Sénégal, vise à changer cette situation. Le Programme de contact-dialogue de...
A guide for journalists on key questions about street vendors.
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.