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The Informal Economy Monitoring Study (IEMS) is designed to provide in-depth understanding of how informal workers are affected by and respond to economic trends, urban policies and practices, value chain dynamics, and other economic and social forces. Learn more about the Informal Economy...
On 16 June, 2013, the second anniversary of the adoption of the C189 and the World Domestic Workers’ Day, domestic workers in Africa launched the Africa Domestic Workers Network (AfDWN) in Cape Town, South Africa. This historic conference gathered 95 domestic worker representatives of 17...
Electronic newsletter from LEDNA (Local Economic Development Network of Africa) Topics include: Local Economic Development Advantages (LEDA): An LED Planning Methodology Regional Economic Development: A Review Developing Economic Corridors in Africa As described on LEDNA's website , LEDNA is: A...
Electronic newsletter from LEDNA (Local Economic Development Network of Africa) As described on LEDNA's website , LEDNA is: A friendly social network – a brand new way for Local Economic Development policy makers and practitioners to work together and learn from each other. This hub gives you access...
A blog post by Jason Patinkin about waste pickers in Nairobi, Kenya. To learn more about the Rockefeller Foundation's Informal City Dialogues project, click here .
Summary of key court cases impacting street vendors in Accra, Ghana
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.