History, Debate and Theory

OpEd: South Africa’s Informal Sector Creates Jobs

WIEGO’s Michael Rogan and Caroline Skinner wrote an OpEd in The Conversation shedding light on the realities of South Africa’s...

WIEGO Network: Holistic Framework

Composition Six-Segment Model by Status of Employment In the International Classification of Status of Employment, five statuses of employment –...

World Bank: A Holistic Framework

In 2007, the Latin America division of the World Bank brought out a publication entitled Informality: Exit and Exclusion co-authored by Guillermo...

Informality and Inequality in a Globalized and Urbanized World

This paper examines inequality in the domain of work with a specific focus on informal work. It explores the relationship between informal...

Informal Economy: Frequently Asked Questions

A guide for journalists on key questions about the informal economy.

The Informal Economy, Social Protection and Empowerment: Linkages And Good Practices For Poverty Reduction

Rethinking the Informal Economy: Linkages with the Formal Economy and the Formal Regulatory Environment

From Rice Bowl to Safety Net: Insecurity and Social Protection during China’s Transition

Informal Employment in the Transition Economy of Poland: The Case for Policies Leading to Legalization

Measuring the Unorganized Sector in India