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The aim of this article is to identify some of the difficult areas in researching the South African social security system, and to offer suggestions as to the kind of further research that is needed to improve our understanding over time. The article starts with a brief ‘tour’ through some of the...
Abstract: Information about occupational health in the informal sector is lacking, despite its growing contribution to employment. The author describes a survey of occupational health in urban and rural informal-sector workers in Zimbabwe. Common hazards included poor work organization, poor hygiene...
Centre for Social and Development Studies (CSDS) Research Report, No. 15
Paper prepared for the United Nations Statistics Division, the Gender and Development Programme of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the project "Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing" (WIEGO). An earlier version was presented at the Delhi Group Meeting on...
Presented at the Delhi Group Meeting on Informal Sector Statistics, Ankara, April 28-30, 1998
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.