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This article gives a brief explanation of the Bill for the protection of livelihood and regulation of street vending in the Lok Sabha. This Bill was introduced as a landmark for protection of the sector of informal workers and it is seen as an outcome of the consistent efforts from different...
The Informal Economy Monitoring Study (IEMS) is designed to provide in-depth understanding of how informal workers are affected by and respond to economic trends, urban policies and practices, value chain dynamics, and other economic and social forces. In Durban, WIEGO partnered with Asiye eTafuleni...
The Informal Economy Monitoring Study (IEMS) is designed to provide in-depth understanding of how informal workers are affected by and respond to economic trends, urban policies and practices, value chain dynamics, and other economic and social forces. In Durban, WIEGO partnered with Asiye eTafuleni...
City Report (English) Executive Summary (English) Sumário Executivo (português) Resumen Ejecutivo (español) The Informal Economy Monitoring Study (IEMS) is designed to provide credible, grounded evidence of the range of driving forces, both positive and negative, that affect conditions of work in...
This report examines street vending in Durban, South Africa. The Informal Economy Monitoring Study (IEMS) seeks to provide credible, grounded evidence of the range of driving forces, both positive and negative, that affect conditions of work in the informal economy over time in 10 cities. Three...
Street Vendors and the Right to the City is also available in English.
The Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission and the National Urban Transport Policy have given a boost to bus rapid transit systems in many Indian cities and Ahmedabad’s Janmarg is the largest such network now in operation. This paper shows that while catering to latent transport demand...
Joburg Trade Resources is intended to be an informative collection of all material related to the October 2013 evictions of street traders in inner-city Johannesburg.
New York City webpage on general vendor license applications (does not apply to food vendors, art vendors, or First Amendment vendors)
City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, guide to laws governing various types of street vending, busking, and other forms of business and activities on public streets
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.