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Women and Men in the Informal Economy: A Statistical Brief This publication is a brief version of the 3rd edition of Women and Men in the Informal Economy: A Statistical Picture (ILO 2018). Read More
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Mixed-Use Zoning and Home-Based Production in India This technical brief critically assesses land-use zoning regulations, both generally and specifically in India, with particular reference... Read More
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Integrating Informal Workers into Selective Waste Collection: The Case of Belo Horizonte, Brazil This Briefing Note explores the origin and key elements of public policy focused on the integration of waste pickers in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.... Read More
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Statistics on Informal Employment in Kenya This brief summarizes statistics on employment – and, in particular, on urban informal employment – in Kenya. Read More
Informal Workers in Urban South Africa: A Statistical Snapshot This brief offers details of the urban informal workers in South Africa’s metros, with a further focus on three cities. Read More
Informal Workers and Collective Bargaining: Five Case Studies This brief summarizes the findings of a set of case studies of collective bargaining by informal workers in five different countries. Included... Read More
