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Abstract: Recent studies of the informal economy have tried to understand how the politics of informal actors and their attempts at organizing themselves have created new collective platforms for social practice and social action in the African city (Lindell Africa's informal workers. Collective...
From this blog post by Ravi Kanbur: "In recent years, there has been a strong interest in the informal economy, which is estimated to comprise 50-75 percent of the non-agricultural labor force in developing countries. It is seen as problematic by many observers, not least because of its association...
This study examines the importance of the services sector and its linkages with other sectors in terms of value-added and employment from the national accounts, trade and labour force data and the input-output data as well as associated government policies for employment in Indonesia. It focuses on...
When the global economic downturn’s impact on the informal workers in Malawi went unreported and unrecognized, the Malawi Union for the Informal Sector – MUFIS – helped bring the issue to light, and street vendors took to the streets to demonstrate for their right to secure livelihoods. Também...
Jyoti Mahila Samuha, a producer co-operative and member organization of HomeNet Nepal (HNN), is a testament to how important determined, self-less leadership is in running a group that can lift up its members and open opportunities for better lives. Também disponível em Português .
A personal account of a tea vendor, his family, and the Radisson Hotel in Ahmedabad.
A battle is brewing in Delhi, India over access and control to garbage. For decades, informal wastepickers and recyclers have turned garbage into cash. They cost the government and taxpayer nothing, yet they significantly reduce the waste sent to already overflowing landfills, improve recycling...
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.