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Abstract: There are over 1.7 billion people worldwide working in the informal economy, (Jutting & De Laiglesia, 2009). In South African over 2 million individuals work in this part of the economy, where the majority operate in informal retail. Many traders operate at transport interchanges due to...
This is a student presentation of a masters dissertation . The main objective of this research was to examine the factors and processes that obstruct traders in securing their livelihoods in township economies but also to assess the potential impact on traders of the planned upgrades.
This is the first issue of the Consuming Urban Poverty project. "Consuming Urban Poverty (Officially: Governing Food Systems to Alleviate Poverty) is a project based at the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town. It is funded by the ESRC-DFIF Joint Fund for Poverty Alleviation...
Abstract: For most, the term “public space” conjures up images of large, open areas: community centers for meetings and social events; the ancient Greek agora for political debates; green parks for festivals and recreation. In many of the world’s major cities, however, public spaces like these are...
In most Indian cities the urban poor survive by working in the informal economy. Poverty and lack of gainful employment in the rural areas and in the smaller towns drive large numbers of people to the cities for work and livelihood. Street vendors form the most visible segment of the urban informal...
WIEGO's August 2015 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 .
Boletín Informativo de WIEGO para Organizaciones con Base de Miembros (OBM), agosto 2015 Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire cette lettre d'information en français .
Une newsletter de WIEGO aux organisations de travailleurs informels basées sur leurs adhérents (OBA). Read the newsletter in English . Leer el boletín en español . Lire cette lettre d'information en français .
Folleto educativo sobre la ordenanza 1787 que regula el comercio ambulatorio en espacios púbicos en Lima.
This impact case study summary gives a preview of the work done under WIEGO's Inclusive Cities project with market traders in Durban's Warwick Junction market. Read the full case study .
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.