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The contributions waste pickers—the majority of whom are women—make to recycle and cut down on overall garbage burned or buried is being overlooked in an effort to modernize waste collection, leading to further marginalization of this vulnerable group.
According to the author’s of this report, the policy of the eThekwini Municipality in South Africa on informal economy, encompassing informal trade developed between 1999 and 2001 was well received as progressive by many stakeholders. However, its implementation exposed many fault lines consistent...
Organizing in the Informal Economy: A Challenge for Trade Unions. International Politics and Society
Abstract: This paper provides an overview of political organising in the informal economy, with a specific focus on the possibilities for trade unions to organise informal workers. Two common strategic issues around which organizing can occur are discussed: labour rights and representation, and...
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Street traders represent one of the largest and most visible segments of the informal economy, yet the actual number of street traders working is, for the most part, unknown. Local governments need accurate data on street traders in order to formulate appropriate, effective policies. Street trading...
This paper estimates the economic effects of a recent reform that simplified business entry regulation in Mexico. The reform was introduced in different municipalities at different points in time. Using microlevel data, I find that the reform increased the number of registered businesses by 5%. This...
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.