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
Housing Finance for Poor Working Women: Innovations of the Self-Employed Women’s Association in India The Self-Employed Womens Association (SEWA) of India recognizes that the home is a paramount productive asset, especially for poor women.... Read More
Relating Quality of Employment to Informal Employment Statistical Brief 15 discusses the importance and relevance of the definition of informal employment to the economies of developed countries... Read More
Using the Right to Information in the Informal Economy: A How-To Guide This practical guide outlines how the right to information, a right that is broadly recognized in international law and in most countries... Read More
Organizing on the Streets: A Study of Reclaimers in the Streets of Cape Town This brief is part of the WIEGO Publication Series. View list of all WIEGO briefs. Read More
Análise do Orçamento Público Diretamente Destinado a Alguns Setores da Economia Informal no Brasil Read More
Informal Economy Budget Analysis in Brazil, Pakistan, Peru and Philippines This paper brings together the findings from four country papers on informal economy budget analysis. Informal economy budget analysis asks... Read More
Toward a Common Framework for Informal Employment across Developed and Developing Countries This paper addresses the importance of developing a common framework for defining informal employment in developed countries, and highlights... Read More
Social Policy and Employment: Rebuilding the Connections This brief points to the inappropriate decoupling of social policy from employment objectives and outlines their intrinsic links. It argues... Read More
