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Informal Workers in Focus: Waste Collectors

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Citation: WIEGO. 2008. Informal Workers in Focus: Waste Collectors.

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Occupational group
Waste Pickers
Informal Economy Theme
Inclusive Cities / Urban Policies
Organizing & Organizations
Resource Type
Fact Sheets/Graphics
Language
English

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