Public and Workplace Services

Work-Related Social Protection for Informal Workers

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A Study of Working Conditions inthe Zanzibar Seaweed Farming Industry

This study aims to produce a, clear portrait of working conditions in the seaweed farming industry in Zanzibar from a worker perspective....

Documenting the Lack of Labour Rights in India’s Construction Sector

The Centre for Development Policy and Research is pleased to announce the publication of Development Viewpoint #80: “Documenting the Lack...

Extending Livelihood Opportunities and Social Protection to Empower Poor Urban Informal Workers in Asia

Nos enfants ne reçoivent pas l’attention qu’ils méritent

Cette publication présente les résultats d’une étude de recherche dans cinq villes examinant l’accès des travailleuses de l´informel...

Delinking and Rethinking Social Protection for Women in Informal Employment? Perspectives from Latin America

In the Latin America region, women in informal employment struggle to gain access to health, old-age pensions or maternity benefits, because...

Indonesia: Exploitation and Abuse: The Plight of Women Domestic Workers

Can industrial outwork enhance homeworkers’ capabilities? Evidence from clusters in South AsiaWorld Development

Homework can be seen as the source of exploitation of workers, but under some conditions, it can foster human development and the emergence...

Street Vendors in the Urban EconomyIndia International Centre Quarterly

In most Indian cities the urban poor survive by working in the informal economy. Poverty and lack of gainful employment in the rural areas...

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