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This paper, which forms part of a knoweldge-sharing project on the informal economy, provides thought-provoking insights into the situation of Brazil workers in teh context of urban Ecuador. Based on interviews, this paper examines ways to increase the voice and representation of informal economy...
Working Paper No. 35 in the SP Working Paper Series of School of Planning of CEPT University
Working Paper No. 39 in the SP Working Paper Series of School of Planning of CEPT University
Homework can be seen as the source of exploitation of workers, but under some conditions, it can foster human development and the emergence of microenterprises and promote local development. This paper draws on surveys carried out in two low-income South Asian countries, India and Pakistan, where...
Issues in Employment Discussion Paper, No. 18 Joint ILO-UNDP programme on ‘Promoting Employment for Poverty Reduction'
Abstract: Clothing outworkers are some of the most exploited and marginalised workers in the Australian labour market. If trade unions are to be seen as meaningful organisations to these workers, they will require innovative strategies to gain trust and help migrants organise around the workplace...
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.