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A Regional Course on Statistics on Informality: Informal economy, work and employment was held 6-10 July 2015 at the Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP) in Chiba, Japan. The course was co-sponsored by SIAP, the Statistics Division of the United Nations Economic and Social...
Based on fieldwork in Guangzhou, this paper documents the activities of a group of African women traders, highlighting their role in constituting globalisation from below or a counterhegemonic globalisation that emanates from China. It further builds on previous studies on women and development to...
This issue of the WIEGO newsletter includes: - Delegation Returns from 2015 ILC with Landmark Standard for Informal Workers - Sector Updates - WIEGO Programme Updates -WIEGO Website Gets a New Look & Spanish Website Launches - New Publications, Resources and Event Reports Disponible en français...
Este número del boletín WIEGO incluye: - La delegación regresa de la CIT 2015 con una histórica norma del trabajo para las trabajadoras y los trabajadores en la economía informal - Noticias por sectores - Los programas principales de WIEGO - El sitio web de WIEGO tiene una nueva imagen y WIEGO...
Ce édition du bulletin WIEGO inclut: - La délégation revient de la CIT 2015 avec une norme du travail historique pour les travailleurs et travailleuses informels - Actualités Sectorielles - Les Programmes Fondamentaux de WIEGO - Le site internet de WIEGO fait peau neuve et le site espagnol est lancé...
This issue of the newsletter includes updates and campaign news from around the world. On page 4 the newsletter includes a link to WIEGO's blog post, " Celebrating International Domestic Workers' Day with Myrtle Witbooi, Pioneering Activist for the Movement "
This issue includes: -Setting up a supply chain and CSR programme for plastics company Namasindo PLAS -WASTE helps UNICEF with private sector development in Mozambique -Waste to wealth in Bo City
This blog post by Laura Lehman shares information on " Problem-Solving, Partnership & Prototypes: A Reflection on IDDS Zero Waste in Cali, Colombia ."
Más información sobre SIVARA ( inglés )
Research co-financed by WIEGO, Women in Informal Employment: Globalising and Organising
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.