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Por Leslie Vryenhoek El letrero en la entrada al Centro de reciclaje Vaal Park, en Sudáfrica, muestra 23 logos; cada uno representa a un socio público o privado que se ha unido para hacer de esta iniciativa un éxito. Y en el corazón de este centro, hay un equipo de trabajadores con determinación...
The sign at the entrance to the Vaal Park Recycling Centre in South Africa bears 23 logos, each representing a public or private partner that has come on board to help make this initiative a success. And at the heart of this centre is a team of determined workers—all formerly waste pickers on the...
Este video animado de siete minutos muestra cómo ciudades en diferentes continentes han desarrollado diversos esquemas para integrar a los recicladores y las recicladoras a los sistema de manejo de residuos; y cómo todos ‒los recicladores, los residentes de la ciudad y los presupuestos municipales‒...
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.
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.