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This brief presents estimates of homebased workers in Nepal, certain characteristics of their work, their age distribution and family composition. It is based on analysis of the unit level datasets of the Nepal Labour Force Survey (NLFS), 2008 made available by the Central Bureau of Statistics...
This note relates the Quality of Employment framework indicators to another important cross‐national concept regarding the nature and quality of employment, Informal Employment. It also shows how doing so will enhance the visibility, relevance, and usefulness of the Quality of Employment Framework.
May 27, 2006
Available in English here Disponible en español aquí Disponible en français ici "This publication makes the case for an increased focus on women's informal employment as a key pathway to reducing poverty and strengthening women's economic security. It provides the latest available data on the size...
Available in English here Disponible en español aquí Disponible en français ici Más información está disponible en el sitio web de UN Women .
Available in English here Disponible en español aquí Disponible en français ici Plus d'informations est disponible sur le site de UN Women .
Videos / Slideshows / Audio
Millions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with the help of ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. Watch this video to learn how.
Workers Education/Organizing Materials
This manual helps street vendors learn more about the regulations that govern public space and how to defend the right to work in public space. It describes successful actions taken by street vendor organizations. And it offers information to help you organize and negotiate with local government.
WIEGO Working Papers
Mike Rogan reviews how informal workers are taxed, why there is growing interest in taxing them, and whether they should be included in the tax net.