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The purpose of this document is to clearly articulate the framework within which Informal Beach Trading should occur in the City of Cape Town.
The by laws in this document were drafted based on Durban's Informal Economy Policy, and although they have never in fact been adopted by the municipality, they remain a good example of progressive street trading bylaws.
This Act amends the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997
This Convention promotes the establishment of cooperatives. It recognises the significance of cooperatives in the attainment of sustainable development.
This Resolution recognised the existence of the informal economy, casualized and precarious work in the formal economy. It provides for decent work in the informal economy.
WIEGO compiled and analyzed available national data on informal employment for this ILO publication, which became the pre-eminent source of statistics on informal employment. This report provides a statistical picture, using the available data, of the informal economy world wide. Regional estimates...
Abstract: This paper looks at four industries in India, the construction sector, the garment industry, the forestry sector, and insurance. Focus is on SEWA, a trade union of poor, self-employed women. Moreover, the paper looks at the effects that globalisation and economic reform have had on these...
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.