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
Entry Regulation and the Formalization of Microenterprises in Developing CountriesThe World Bank Research Observer Abstract: The majority of microenterprises in most developing countries remain informal despite more than a decade of reforms aimed at making... Read More
IPRs for FarmersEconomic and Political Weekly A number of state agencies and non-governmental organisations have come forward to facilitate farmers/breeders to register their crop varieties... Read More
¿Qué derechos laborales tienen los trabajadores informales del servicio de limpia en la ciudad de México?: el caso de los trabajadores voluntarios y pepenadoresMétodhos El presente artículo tiene por objetivo demostrar que el servicio de limpia es un servicio público cuya realización corresponde al Gobierno... Read More
Positioning women homeworkers in a global footwear production network: How can homeworkers improve agency, influence and claim rights?The Journal of Industrial Relations Abstract: This article analyses the position of women footwear homeworkers, using global production networks as a conceptual lens. Using... Read More
Monographic Section: India’s informal capitalism and its regulation – IntroductionInternational Review of Sociology The papers included in this section of the International Review of Sociology explore the nature and working of India’s informal economy. ... Read More
The e-waste conundrum: Balancing evidence from the North and on-the-ground developing countries’ realities for improved managementAfrican Review of Economics and Finance Abstract from African Review of Economics and Finance: E-waste is currently the fastest-growing waste stream, posing major global management... Read More
Home-Based Workers and Cities This special issue on urban livelihoods was developed in collaboration with WIEGO. Abstract: This paper explores the impact of local government... Read More
Beyond urban vulnerability: interrogating the social sustainability of a livelihood in the informal economy of Nigerian cities. Aba is a politically volatile, economically vibrant but environmentally poor city that is a microcosm of social conditions in the Nigerian... Read More
Urban livelihoods: reviewing the evidence in support of the New Urban Agenda SUMMARY: The New Urban Agenda (NUA) recognizes the role played by the urban informal economy and makes bold commitments to inclusive urban... Read More
Understanding the diffusion modes of grassroots innovations in India: A study of Honey Bee Network supported innovators Abstract: In this paper we examine the outcomes and connections of preferences of the non-formal innovators identified by the Honey Bee Network... Read More
