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In an interview for the WIEGO Blog, Michael Rogan speaks with Carlin Carr about the origins of the WIEGO Pyramid and it's significance in promoting understanding of workers in the informal economy.
Coordinador regional del programa de recicladores para América Latina de la ONG Wiego y experto en Antropología urbana, análisis de políticas públicas y recicladores.
Keynote presentation by Ana Carolina Ogando, research associate in the Urban Policies programme of the global network “Women in Informal Employment Globalizing and Organizing” (or WIEGO). This episode was recorded during the 10th Gathering of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network for Gender...
WIEGO's Urban Research Director Caroline Skinner spoke at the launch event for this publication in Johannesburg, produced by Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) and the South Africa Local Government Association (SALGA). This is one of several clips from this event. Watch video...
The in-depth news report explores the privatized separation at source programme in the City of Johannesburg and its impact on waste pickers' livelihoods. Stephen Leeuw (of the Interim Joburg Reclaimers Committee) and Simon Mbata (of SAWPA) are interviewed and provide testimonials on the impact of...
This video captures a last interview with a remarkable man. John Makwicana, a vendor in Durban's Warwick Junction, fought for the rights of informal workers to earn their livelihoods. He won a legal victory for street traders in South Africa. Read a blog about John Makwicana's victory. Read a blog...
Rhiana Chinapen created this video to highlight the important work of reclaimers in South Africa. The video is 3 minutes, 52 seconds long.
El objetivo del evento es crear un espacio de diálogo y discusión entre trabajadores informales que desempeñan sus actividades en el espacio público y activistas de grupos de peatones y ciclistas cuyas agendas de movilidad a veces ignoran el derecho al espacio público como espacio de trabajo.
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.