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Nextcity Wenever Patrick Mason passes south through the city of Detroit and crosses over the Detroit River, he feels like he’s stepping onto another... Read More
Inclusive Cities – How Informal Workers Contribute to Cities A blog post by WIEGO’s Urban Research Director, Sally Roever. Read More
globalrec There is good news for waste pickers. The lakhs of nondescript women with a waste-bag hung over their shoulders, collecting garbage from... Read More
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