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This paper examines the recent history, political economy and trends in urbanization in Ahmedabad and discusses a number of integrated policies and strategies for supporting sustainable urban development and decent work in regard to governance, social protection and quality employment creation...
This is a case study, published by GAIA, about waste pickers in Pune, India.
Ela Bhatt, founder of SEWA and a founding member of WIEGO, was the speaker at the graduation for the Walsh School of Foreign Service. She was also awarded an honorary doctorate from that school. Read Ela's graduation speech here .
No modelo da SWaCH PCMC, a coleta de materiais recicláveis é feita por equipes independentes que consistem de dois coletores e um motorista. Cada grupo coleta os materiais recicláveis em uma rota determinada de aproximadamente 2.000 casas por dia. Also available in English .
As mulheres constituem até 51% dos trabalhadores na construção civil e ainda recebem uma pequena parte do que é pago aos homens. A história de Gangaben Vaniya mostra de que modo as mulheres podem superar essa barreira estrutural por meio de treinamento e apoio de organizações tais como a Mahila...
Industrialization with the introduction of newly developed technologies plays an important role for development of a country. Building construction is the basic of industrial developments. In India it is one of the fastest growing industries with an annual growth of 10%. It has wide range of...
Waste pickers’ organizations from Africa, Latin America and Asia gathered in Pune, India for the First Global Strategic Workshop of Waste Pickers. They discussed inclusive models of integrated solid waste management, sharing strategies and ideas as well as the threats and challenges they were facing...
Este informe es resumen del Taller Global Estratégica en Pune, India, en abril de 2012, cuando 80 representantes de recicladores de 34 ciudades discutieron la integración en sistemas de gestión de residuos sólidos, su situación actual y las amenazas que enfrentan en sus ciudades. A través de...
The overarching objective of this policy document is to provide and promote a supportive environment for earning livelihoods to the Street vendors, as well as to ensure absence of congestion and maintenance of hygiene in public spaces and streets without hindrance to traffic and right of way.
This working paper draws on a rights-based perspective to explore the impact of law, regulation and policy on the informal economy with a focus on street vendors in Ahmedabad.
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.