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El equipo de Políticas Urbanas de WIEGO analizó en los últimos 18 meses nuevos artículos sobre venta ambulante en seis países para comprender mejor cómo estas personas trabajadoras en empleo informal están siendo ‒o, más precisamente, “no están siendo”‒ incorporadas en las ciudades del siglo XXI...
Abstract: This book chapter discusses street vendors struggles for public space in Caracas, Venezuela. Street vendors‟ organisations are discussed more briefly as part of the study. The street vendors organisations in Caracas have negotiated with the Municipal Office over rights to trade in the...
Abstract: This paper looks at street vending in six major Latin American cities: Bogotá, Colombia; Caracas, Venezuela; Lima, Peru; Mexico City, Mexico, Santiago, Chile; and São Paulo, Brazil. The paper analyses demographic trends and working conditions among street vendors; the legal framework...
Taller de Estadísticas del Sector Informal en América Latina (OIT/WIEGO)
Taller de Estadísticas del Sector Informal en América Latina (OIT/WIEGO)
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.