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Description from HSRC Press: An important historical record of one part of post-apartheid South Africa's policymaking, Changing Social Policy in South Africa charts the generation of the Report of the Lund Committee, which ultimately resulted in the establishment of the Child Support Grant (CSG) in...
This book explores trade liberalization and the informal economy, both through field research and a macro-model of two of the most labour-intensive sectors: garments and rice processing. It compares and contrasts these two methodological approaches and examines the impact of changes in regulative...
The chapters in this book analyse different types of membership based organizations of the poor (MBOP). The book is characterised by a conviction that MBOPs play a central role in reducing poverty and achieving equitable growth. MBOPs are accountable and democratic organisations that respond to the...
This book examines the social protection needs of women home based workers.
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.