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Brooks World Poverty Institute Working Paper, No. 75
Abstract: This article examines the collective organising of informal women on different scales, from local to global. The empirical part of the paper uses an example of ASSOTSI, a vendors association in Maputo, Mozambique, in order to analyse the importance of international connections for the...
Abstract: This article looks at vendors' associations in Kampala, Uganda, with special focus on how privatization of city markets has affected these associations. Traditionally, market associations have been responsible for managing the markets and providing services to their members. As a result of...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Management Model for informal sector workers in Thailand.
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.