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materials from China-India Labour Market Research Design Workshop, 2007
materials from China-India Labour Market Research Design Workshop, 2007
WIEGO Briefs, part of the WIEGO Publication Series, provide user-friendly documentation for those involved in advocacy, policy and research on the informal economy.
This summary examines characteristics of home-based work including: definitions and statistics; contributions and economic value; driving forces and work conditions; policies and programmes; and organizing issues. español
A Research and Exchange Project: Report of the Visit of the Chinese Team to India, February 3-12, 2007. Materials from China-India Labour Market Research Design Workshop, 2007
A Regional Conference of City Authorities on Home-based Workers was organized by HomeNet South Asia and HomeNet Thailand on 7-9 May 2014 in Bangkok. The conference sought to highlight how good civic amenities impact the productivity, livelihoods and quality of life of urban home-based workers and...
This document is the CV of Renana Jhabvala, Chair of the WIEGO Board.
This brochure explains what WIEGO's Focal Cities approach is, and what it is working to achieve in five cities.
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.