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Mamuna Mohammed, a head load porter (kayayei), carries bananas through Agbogbloshie Market in Accra, Ghana

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  • Legal Instruments

    Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act, No 32 of 2003

    This Act amends the Unemployment Insurance Act of 2001.

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  • Audiovisual Materials

    Slides on Waste Pickers

    The unexpected consequences of shipping computers to the developing world. Photographs by Pieter HugoView slideshow

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  • Advocacy Materials

    Santé et sécurité au travail et travail ménager

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  • Toolkits and Guides

    Weekly LEDNA Newsletter May 23 2013

    Electronic newsletter from LEDNA (Local Economic Development Network of Africa). Topics include: Jobs for Shared Prosperity Making Local...

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  • Toolkits and Guides

    War on Want

    War on Want supports street and market vendors in Africa and works on issues related to the informal economy.

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  • Audiovisual Materials

    VIDEO: Empowering Masaai Women

    A WIEGO/KEFAT project is helping the women of Basecamp Maasai Brand, a fair trade self-help group, gain vital business and leadership skills–skills...

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  • Toolkits and Guides

    Weekly LEDNA Newsletter May 28 2014

    This issue includes information about an OECD report, All On Board – Making Inclusive Growth Happen.

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  • Fact Sheets/Infographics

    Myths & Facts About Home-Based Workers

    Home-based work is a global phenomenon found in countries rich and poor across many industries. This document examines common myths about...

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  • Legal Instruments

    Ghana Domestic Workers Campaign Poster

    Ghana TUC’s campaign poster for domestic workers.

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  • Legal Instruments

    Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2004

    This Act makes provisions for core labour rights, to establish basic employment standards, to provide a framework for collective bargaining...

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