History, Debate and Theory

Website: International Social Security Association

The ISSA Social Security Web portal provides comprehensive information, news, data and analysis on social security developments worldwide. ...

Provincial Policy on Home-Based Workers, Sindh, Pakistan

This policy was adopted by the Sindh Province in Pakstan in May 2013. It was translated and provided to WIEGO by HomeNet Pakistan.

7/29, Session 6 – Lund

Francie Lund, WIEGO’s Social Protection Director, and professor with the School of Development Studies, University of KwaZulu Natal,...

Habitat III Thematic Meeting: Informal Settlements

Presentation by Victoria Okoye of WIEGO for Habitat III.

Website: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development

Role of CBO in Social Protection – SEWA’s Experience

This presentation shares information about Social Protection work by SEWA (Self Employed Women’s Association).

7/29, Session 6 – Q&A

Poonsap Tulaphan, Francie Lund and other panelists field questions from the audience.

VIDEO: Martha Chen on Women’s Economic Empowerment

Martha Chen, International Coordinator of WIEGO, addresses an audience on women’s economic empowerment and informal workers. This speaking...

Website: Basix – Microfinance, Livelihood Institute

BASIX is a livelihood promotion institution established in 1996, working with over a 3.5 million customers, over 90% being rural poor households...

Mexico-Employment Formalization Program Statement

WIEGO has translated the President of Mexico’s July 2013 speech, in which he discusses informal employment in Mexico. He notes that...