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Describes the history and background of the process leading to 2015 ILO Convention 204 on the transition from the formal to the informal economy.
Discusses the role of strategic regulation in advancing the rights of informal workers, and provides examples of successful cases.
The Indian government’s Public Distribution System (PDS) shops have always played a critical role in addressing food insecurity in urban poor communities India. Ration cards issued through the PDS are like food stamps issued to each family, which entitle them to a fixed amount of food on a monthly...
"La crise de la COVID-19 et l’économie informelle, une étude longitudinale menée dans 12 villes, sous la conduite de WIEGO, se propose d’évaluer l’impact de la crise pandémique sur certains groupes de travailleuse·eur·s en emploi informel et leurs ménages.
En muchas partes del Sur Global, especialmente en América Latina, los movimientos sociales urbanos adoptaron el derecho a la ciudad como lema para defender y promocionar denuncias progresistas y visiones alternativas para el desarrollo urbano. ¿Cuál es el alcance de dicho derecho? ¿Y cómo pueden...
Dans de nombreuses régions du Sud, en particulier en Amérique latine, les mouvements sociaux urbains, invoquant le droit à la ville, en ont fait un slogan pour défendre et promouvoir une foule de revendications progressistes et de visions alternatives du développement urbain. Mais quelle est la...
In many parts of the Global South—especially in Latin America—urban social movements have invoked the Right to the City as a slogan to advocate for and further a host of progressive claims and alternative visions of urban development. But what is the scope of such a right in law? And how might...
La crise de la COVID-19 et l’économie informelle Conclusions principales et recommandations en matière de politiques relatives les responsabilités de soin, le travail rémunéré et les revenus des travailleuse·eur·s de l’informel sous l’effet de la COVID-19. English Español
La crisis de la COVID-19 y la Economía informal Conclusiones principales y recomendaciones de políticas relativas el impacto de la COVID-19 en las responsabilidades de cuidado, el trabajo remunerado y los ingresos de las personas trabajadoras en empleo informal. English Français
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.