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Abstract: This article very briefly introduces the Ghanaian informal economy and some of the organisations that operate within it, making recommendations for trade unions on how to organise informal workers. Some examples of organisational strategies mentioned are providing access to credit and...
IFP/SEED Working Paper No. 36. Geneva, ILO, 2002. Abstract: This paper analyses organization strategies of street traders in South Africa. It focuses on three organizations: the Informal Trade Management Board (ITMB), the Gauteng Hawkers Association (GHA), and the Self Employed Women’s Union (SEWU)...
Employment Sector Working Paper on the Informal Economy, No. 9
Working Paper on the Informal Economy, No. 10
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.