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WIEGO Organizing Series
The unexpected consequences of shipping computers to the developing world. Photographs by Pieter Hugo View slideshow
This brief is part of the WIEGO Publication Series . View list of all WIEGO briefs .
Summarizes needs for reform of business law governing the informal sector in sub-Saharan Africa.
In Indonesia about 17% of the employed population enjoys formal social security mainly employees of the formal sector. With respect to health the coverage has recently been substantially expanded through the Jamkesmas/Askeskin programme targeting poor households. However, social security for...
IZA (Institute for the Study of Labor) Discussion Paper, No. 5053
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.