History, Debate and Theory

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...

Poverty, Inequality & Growth Linkages

The relationship between informality and poverty, inequality, and economic growth is complex. This section of the website explores what is...

History & Debates

Since its “discovery” in the 1970s, the informal economy and its role in economic development have been hotly debated. Some observers view...