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This document emphasizes the transformation of the waste management model and the labor certification process, which is a recognition of a know-how that occurs in contexts and with diverse populations that have not always been able to receive formal education. The role of WIEGO is to accompany the...
This article was written by WIEGO's International Coordinator, Marty Chen. Introduction: The majority of urban workers in developing countries earn their livelihoods in the informal economy. Therefore, understanding urban informal employment is critical to promoting inclusive cities and reducing...
Report on ILO Recommendation 204 which focuses on "Ending Informality", and stands for social inclusion, social justice and a real and dynamic social change in action.
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Abstract : This qualitative study aims to understand how and why different groups of informal women entrepreneurs in Nepal engage with, or make the transition to the formal sector. Read a news article about the study.
Final report for the Technology and the Future of Work Project undertaken by Practical Action and WIEGO with support from the Rockefeller Foundation.
ILO Social Protection Policy Paper. Paper 16 Summary : This policy paper: (i) provides an overview of the global situation of social security provisions for domestic workers in 163 countries; (ii) analyses trends, policies and gaps in terms of legal and effective social security coverage for...
OIT Documentos de política de protección social. Documento 16 Resumen: Este documento de trabajo: (i) presenta una visión general de la situación de la seguridad social para el trabajo doméstico en 163 países; (ii) analiza las tendencias, políticas y brechas en la cobertura legal y efectiva de la...
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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.