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This event, supported by WIEGO, took place March 2014, in Johannesburg, South Africa "Transitioning from the Informal to Formal Economy" Africa Regional Consultation Workshop - A way forward for Informal workers Globally, a majority of workers depend on the informal economy as a means of living. In...
Abstract: The majority of microenterprises in most developing countries remain informal despite more than a decade of reforms aimed at making it easier and cheaper for them to formalize. This paper summarizes the evidence on the effects of entry reforms and related policy actions to promote firm...
Abstract: Economic liberalization and structural reform agenda of 1990’s in India led to a boom in infrastructure development and expansion. The construction sector in India is one of the largest employers of workers, next only to agriculture. Informal, unskilled workers form a major part of this...
Global Alliance of Waste Pickers notes that "To celebrate Global Waste Pickers’ Day, we have compiled highlights from Struggles and Victories, the Global Alliance of Waste Pickers’ newsletter ." Available in English , French , Portuguese , and Spanish Disponible en anglais , français , portugais et...
Alianza Global de Recicladores señala que "Para celebrar el Día Mundial del Reciclador/a, hemos compilado lo más destacado de No hay fronteras para los que luchan, el boletín informativo de la Alianza Global de Recicladores (GlobalRec) ." Available in English , French , Portuguese , and Spanish...
Alliance mondiale des récupérateurs note que "Pour marquer la Journée mondiale des récupérateurs, nous avons réuni les moments forts tirés de Luttes et victoires, la newsletter de l’Alliance mondiale des récupérateurs de matériaux ." Available in English , French , Portuguese , and Spanish...
Aliança Global de Catadores observa que "Para celebrar o Dia Mundial dos Catadores, nós reunimos os destaques das Não há fronteiras para aqueles que lutam, o boletim informativo da Aliança Global de Catadores ." Available in English , French , Portuguese , and Spanish Disponible en anglais...
Issue #2 of the newsletter of the International Domestic Workers Federation . Other issues of IDWF Newsletter are available.
A WIEGO/KEFAT project is helping the women of Basecamp Maasai Brand, a fair trade self-help group, gain vital business and leadership skills--skills essential for income needed to survive and thrive. Learn more about WIEGO's fair-trade project . )
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.