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Ce manuel, conçu dans un souci pratique, vous aidera à : - Réfléchir : réfléchissez à ce que c’est que de vendeur de rue dans l’espace public, aux contributions que vous apportez à la ville et aux défis auxquels vous faites face. - Vous renseigner : apprenez-en davantage sur l’objet de la...
This toolkit is designed to assist city officials and other local authorities to adopt an inclusive approach to managing public space that considers the livelihood activities and needs of the urban informal workforce. This toolkit draws on the research and advocacy work of the global research–action...
Bhubaneshwar, India, provides a unique model for integrating street vendors into cities’ future plans. Through a highly collaborative and inclusive design and development process, Bhubaneshwar became among India’s first cities to designate official vending zones and build fixed kiosks for vendors in...
WIEGO's Urban Research Director Caroline Skinner spoke at the launch event for this publication in Johannesburg, produced by Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) and the South Africa Local Government Association (SALGA). This is one of several clips from this event. Watch video...
By Carlin Carr Building off the momentum of the New Urban Agenda, we’re focused on assisting local decision-makers in better understanding informal workers and how to incorporate them into cities. This article is the first in a series where we’ll provide practical ideas and examples as a resource to...
By Carlin Carr In Bangkok, a series of municipal crackdowns to “clean up” the city has put its world-renowned street vendors under threat. The fight to establish their place in the city — both as important economic contributors and as key players in creating vibrant neighbourhoods — is not unique...
By Carlin Carr Accra’s colorful, bustling markets run on the back-breaking labour of some of the city’s poorest and most vulnerable. Goods are shuttled from stall to stall or from delivery areas to individual vendors atop the heads of kayayei – women who do some of the most physically demanding work...
Dakar, Senegal The aim of the consultation on public space in Dakar was to create a platform for the exchange of information between authorities and street vendor representatives about the challenges and opportunities for inclusive public space management in the markets of Dakar. The consultation...
Dakar, Senegal L’objectif de la consultation est d’ouvrir une plateforme d’échange d’informations entre autorités et travailleurs de l’économie informelle afin d'accroître leur compréhension mutuelle et d’initier des actions publiques concertées. Il s’agit de réunir des acteurs variés (maires...
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.