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A guide for journalists on key questions about the informal economy.
WIEGO's Michael Rogan and Caroline Skinner wrote an OpEd in The Conversation shedding light on the realities of South Africa's informal economy.
This policy was adopted by the Sindh Province in Pakstan in May 2013. It was translated and provided to WIEGO by HomeNet Pakistan.
Blog Post: Tackling the Problem of Informality, by Ravi Kanbur In recent years, there has been a strong interest in the informal economy, which is estimated to comprise 50-75 percent of the non-agricultural labor force in developing countries. It is seen as problematic by many observers, not least...
WIEGO was invited by ActionAid to join its panel to provide oral evidence to the UK Parliament's International Development Committee as part of the committee's inquiry into the Economic Development Strategy Framework of the Department for International Development (DFID). The report has now been...
The Centre for Social Protection (CSP) supports a global network of partners working to mainstream social protection in development policy and encourage social protection systems and instruments that are comprehensive, long-term, sustainable and pro-poor.
La “Estrategia Nacional de Tránsito a la Economía Formal” es el resultado de un arduo trabajo de los representantes de los sectores de trabajadores, empleadores y gobierno. Contempla acciones en los cuatro ejes que los sectores han considerado como prioritarios, a saber: formación técnico...
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.
WIEGO Briefs
This brief provides waste picker organizations, policymakers and practitioners with information about waste-to-energy initiatives, and solid waste management models that are true to an inclusive, circular economy while being suited for local contexts and offering livelihood protection.
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.