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Este análisis se propone aportar al conocimiento de las características particulares del colectivo conformado por los hogares clasificadores de residuos sólidos de Montevideo. Asimismo, intenta colaborar en la comprensión de los condicionamientos implícitos en la actividad de clasificación, que...
Explores dual (formal/informal) systems of political use of the courts and informal social/business networks in Russia.
Cowles Foundation Discussion Paper No. 1874
Summary from Cities of Migration: Cities are uniquely positioned to learn from one another and to adapt and replicate good practice. Whatever the legal and jurisdictional framework, or differences in municipal responsibilities, cities around the world are accountable to their constituents and have a...
From the Report: This report attempts to breathe fresh air into the longstanding policy challenge of the informal economy. Despite being a fundamental activity underlying our economy and society, undeclared work has for many years remained sidelined by policymakers, journalists and other social...
Abstract: While inequality and poverty in India have been much studied, little attention has been given to the underlying role of the labour market. To help remedy this gap, the authors examine low pay in India, giving particular attention to its magnitude, characteristics and determinants. An...
This policy brief explores the challenges faced by India's poor workers in using the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), the largest of the government-sponsored health care insurance programmes. Despite many positive elements of this national effort at health insurance for informal workers and...
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.