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This paper examines the recent history, political economy and trends in urbanization in Ahmedabad and discusses a number of integrated policies and strategies for supporting sustainable urban development and decent work in regard to governance, social protection and quality employment creation...
This set of zero waste case studies profiles nine diverse communities, each providing a real-world example of authentic progress toward the goal of zero waste. More information about GAIA and this research paper is available on GAIA's website .
This is a case study, published by GAIA, about waste pickers in Pune, India.
Abstract: Street hawking as a source of livelihood across the developing world has often raised a lot of concerns regarding hygiene, slum, crime, health, human and vehicular congestion from governments, city authorities and other actors. These concerns noted have necessitated a decongestion and...
Despite rapid economic growth and massive inflows of aid, rural poverty in Mozambique is worsening. Agricultural production and productivity have not increased in the last decade. Use of chemical fertilizers and other modern technology is at a low level and decreasing. The present development model...
Women make up 51% of the workers in construction, yet are paid a small portion of what men are paid. The story of Gangaben Vaniya shows how women can overcome this structural barrier through training and support from organizations like Mahila Housing Trust/ SEWA. Story prepared by: SEWA on the basis...
SWaCH waste picker co-operative operates door-to-door waste collection for households in the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. Waste-collection is done by independent teams consisting of two waste pickers and a driver. Each team collects waste on an assigned route from approximately 2000...
When a historic market in Durban, South Africa was threatened by commercial development, market workers and street vendors, with the support of Asiye eTafuleni, the World Class Cities for All (WCCA) campaign, and other local organizations, came together to defend the rights of vendors to public...
Published by the ILO and the Munich Re Foundation, the second volume of the Microinsurance Compendium examines the recent developments and achievements of the microinsurance sector by bringing together the latest thinking of leading academics, actuaries, and insurance and development professionals...
The Inclusive Cities project is improving the lives of the urban working poor. A review of the first three years of the multi-partner project – which aims to build voice and recognition for informal workers in cities globally – revealed significant progress has been made by partners and the workers...
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.