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This paper provides an overview of informal workers' own self-organization across a number of sectors. Findings highlight both the special characterisitics of each sector and the differences between them. Primary Sectors studied include domestic workers, home-based workers, waste pickers and street...
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Abstract: This paper examines what significance membership in SEWA has. SEWA, a trade union of self-employed poor women, uses several strategies to aid its members: organizing for collective strength; help in access to financial services; capacity building; and social security. Based on the findings...
In Ahmedabad, WIEGO partnered with the Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA) to carry out this study. This report outlines key findings and policy recommendations for the city of Ahmedabad. The Informal Economy Monitoring Study (IEMS) is designed to provide in-depth understanding of how informal...
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. In Ahmedabad, WIEGO partnered with the Self...
In this report, WIEGO highlights several ways in which the organization has made a significant impact in 2017 and 2018: from shaping the way governments classify dependent workers in their labour force statistics to arming workers’ organizations with the data needed to negotiate with municipalities...
El último año ha sido un tiempo de celebración al recordar los importantes logros de los primeros 20 años de WIEGO, y un momento de ilusión al mirar hacia las oportunidades y desafíos que nos aguardan. Como atestigua este reporte anual, se han realizado progresos importantes. La primera estimación...
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In Nakuru, WIEGO partnered with Kenya National Association of Street Vendors and Informal Traders (KENASVIT) to carry out this study. This report outlines key findings and policy recommendations for the city of Nakuru. The Informal Economy Monitoring Study (IEMS) is designed to provide in-depth...
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.