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This paper shows that a substantial share of the persistence in India's unorganized manufacturing sector is due to the rapid increase in female-owned businesses. Had women's participation remained in the proportion to male-owned businesses that was evident in 1994, the unorganized manufacturing...
"This report aims to empower consumers to purchase ethically while encouraging companies to ensure that the workers that produce the products they sell are protected and not harmed, that they are rewarded, not exploited and that they work free from the tyranny of modern slavery."
This paper is an introduction to informal labor; the politico-territorial characteristics of street vendor commerce in the city of Sao Paolo; the advocacy of the Gaspar Garcia Center for legal and political support for workers; construction of a new arc of alliances allied with the municipal workers...
A report about the number of Kenyan youth joining the informal economy because of the high unemployment rate in the country. A related blog post is also available.
Coordenação - Sandro Pereira Silva, Fernanda Lira Goes, Albino Rodrigues Alvarez Relatórios sobre outras regiões: Centro-Oeste Norte Sudeste Sul
From the Executive Summary: "A major barrier to provide social health protection in many low and middle-income countries is reaching informal workers and their families. Governments struggle to identify individuals, enrol them and collect premiums. These are functions that HMI [Health Microinsurance...
Discussion Paper No. 7597 Abstract: We study the surprisingly low level and stagnation of female labor force participation rates in urban India between 1987 and 2009. Despite rising growth, fertility decline, and rising wages and education levels, women's labor force participation stagnated at...
The tripartite structure of representatives of employers, workers and the government in the global production network lacks a key player, the buyers, who must be included to ensure just outcomes.
Summary: Solid waste represents a major problem in developing countries due to the lack of regulations and inappropriate management among others, thus calling for integrated Solid Waste Management (SWM) systems as a possible solution. San Carlos, a small city in the Philippines,implemented a SWM...
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.