International Labour Conference 2026: What Does the New Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy Mean for Workers? Read More
May Day 2026: Worker Organizations Uphold Democracy Amidst Rising Conflict and Authoritarianism Read More
Building movements in the informal economy: Lessons for advancing labour rights in the circular economy Read More
Trading Our Way Up: Women Organizing for Fair Trade This book details the findings of the multicountry action research project Women Organizing for Fair Trade, funded by the Dutch Ministry... Read More
An Economic Analysis of a Public-Private-Community Partnership: The Case of Solid Waste Management in Dhaka, BangladeshWorld Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development This paper assesses the economic efficiency of a public-private community partnership in urban solid waste management in Dhaka City. Based... Read More
Livelihood Strategies in African Cities: The Case of Residents in Bamenda Abstract: This paper, in the African Review of Economics and Finance, analyses the livelihood strategies of residents in the city of Bamenda,... Read More
The Work and Lives of Street Waste Pickers in Pretoria—A Case Study of Recycling in South Africa’s Urban Informal EconomyUrban Forum Abstract: High levels of unemployment are a permanent feature in the urban areas of many developing countries. South Africa is no exception... Read More
Book Review: “A Bridge Between Trade Unions and Social Movements in Contemporary South Africa” by Ercüment Celik The book review is on pages 9 – 10 of the newsletter. Read More
The World’s Women, 2010 Trends and Statistics This report presents statistics and analysis on the status of women and men in the world, highlighting the current situation and changes... Read More
