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A blog written by Jenna Harvey while she was a Fulbright student in 2013-2014. On Jenna's introduction she writes: "Over a period of eight months, from October 2013-June 2014 I carried out research as a Fulbright U.S. Student in La Carpio. My research was focused on the spectrum of informal economic...
In the midst of rapid urbanization, the question of whether and how to formalize the informal economy is a growing concern. According to Caroline Skinner , WIEGO's Programme Director on Urban Policies , the first step is to recognize the economic activities of informal workers and include them in...
En esta edición: Nació la federación de las trabajadoras del hogar En la India se aprobó una ley sobre la protección de los vendedores ambulantes La delegación de WIEGO tiene impacto en el Foro Urbano Mundial Se lanzó el Estudio de Monitoreo de la Economía Informal (EMEI) Trabajadores informales...
Dans cette édition: La Fédération est née! Protection des vendeurs de rue en Inde : le projet de loi est adopté! Forum urbain mondial : la délégation WIEGO a laissé des traces IEMS : l’étude est lancée Plateforme de formalisation : les travailleurs informels y ont participé Débats sur l’économie...
Juliana Brown Afari, Vice-President of StreetNet, Addresses Plenary International Labour Conference (ILC), June 2014 More information StreetNet Learn more about the ILC event View more videos from ILC event
Choma Choma Nalushaka made an arduous journey from war-torn Congo to South Africa—then waited years for his family to join him. He has established himself as a street barber in his new home in Durban, but the challenges of an informally-employed refugee are many.
As described on LEDNA's website , LEDNA is: A friendly social network – a brand new way for Local Economic Development policy makers and practitioners to work together and learn from each other. This hub gives you access to free and impartial LED knowledge, resources and contacts of the highest...
Proyecto de ordenanza que regula el comercio ambulatorio en los espacios públicos en Lima, Perú
This brief reviews cultural, economic, political and other broad social foundations of vending in Bangkok's public space. It also examines opportunities and challenges and what others can learn from the specific experiences of vending in Bangkok. 2017 Update to Policy Brief (Urban Policies) No. 16...
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.