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No Cushion to Fall Back On: The Global Economic Crisis and Informal Workers

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Zoe Elena Horn
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  • Publisher: WIEGO and Inclusive Cities

Report available in English here.
Informe disponible en español aquí.

Fact Sheet available in English here.
Ficha Técnica disponible en español aquí.

Executive Summary available in English here.
Sumário Executivo disponível em português aqui.

Resumen Ejecutivo disponible en español aquí.

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Informal Economy Theme
Inclusive Cities / Urban Policies
Informal Economy Topic
Links with Economic Growth/Crisis
Occupational group
Waste Pickers
Language
English
Publication Type
Research Papers

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