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This blog post about improving engagement between city authorities and the urban working poor was written by Sally Roever, WIEGO's Urban Policies Programme Director.
This is an edited version of a presentation on 'The missing majority' by Emily Benson, of the Green Economy Coalition, that was uploaded on 8 March 2016. The presentation was made at a conference on "The biggest 'private sector': what place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth?" on...
A presentation by Philipp Heinrigs, of the OECD's Sahel and West Africa Club. The presentation was made at a conference on "The biggest 'private sector': what place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth?" on 25 February 2016.
A presentation by Paolo Cerutti of CIFOR. The presentation was made at a conference on "The biggest 'private sector': what place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth?" on 25 February 2016.
A presentation on informality issues in artisanal and small-scale mining, by Professor Gavin Hilson, of the University of Surrey. The presentation was made at a conference on "The biggest 'private sector': what place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth?" on 25 February 2016.
A presentation by Sally Roever, WIEGO Urban Policies Programme, from the urban informal economy. The presentation was made at a conference on "The biggest 'private sector': what place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth?" on 25 February 2016.
A collection of audio from this 2016 International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) event that includes Marty Chen's keynote address, question-and-answer sessions, presentations and panel discussions.
Marty Chen, co-founder and international coordinator of WIEGO, answers questions after giving the keynote address at an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
Marty Chen, co-founder and international coordinator of WIEGO, gives the keynote address at an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
The fifth panel session on ' A different approach to policy' during an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016. The fifth panel session was presented by Sally Roever, of WIEGO, with insights from...
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.