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Abstract: This book chapter examines whether informal economic associations provide an effective mechanism for political voice. Moreover, the effects of economic and political liberalisation on associations within the informal economy are discussed. These questions are assessed by studying...
Abstract: This book chapter examines the influence of transnational networks on local working conditions for people in the informal economy by looking at the case of KENASVIT, a national civil society organisation in Kenya. KENASVIT was established with the support of the Institute for Development...
Abstract: This book chapter examines The Cross-Border Traders Association (CBTA) in Zambia, focusing on the networks of influence that the association has with a range of local, national, and international actors. The CBTA membership comprises of informal traders of many different commodities from...
Abstract: This book chapter focuses on women’s market associations at the Dantokpa Market in Cotonou (Benin). It discusses how the leadership of the organisations has networked and bargained with different levels of government, in advocating for the interests of the members. Moreover, the focus is...
Abstract: This article examines the organizing strategies of traders’ associations in the informal economy of Dakar in the context of market liberalization and the emergence of Chinese actors in to the market. Organising in the informal economy of Dakar is examined in a historical perspective, as...
The Director of WIEGO’s Statistics Programme, Joann Vanek previously led the development of the programme on gender statistics at the United Nations and co-ordinated the production of the first three issues of The World’s Women: Trends and Statistics. Joann Vanek contributed several sections to...
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.