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Note prepared for the WIEGO 20th Anniversary Research Conference.
Livelihood plans must be an integral component of any dump closure process Waste pickers around the globe contribute to a cleaner environment, healthier cities and lower municipal budgets. These vital workers in informal employment (and their families) depend on the availability of recyclable...
This presentation is a summary of the main findings of an ILO-WIEGO study on the nature and role of cooperatives and other Social and Solidarity organizations for waste pickers and home-based workers. It was presented at an ILO seminar, “ Cooperation among workers in the informal economy ”, in...
This presentation is a summary of the main findings of an ILO-WIEGO study on the nature and role of cooperatives and other Social and Solidarity organizations for waste pickers and home-based workers. It was presented at an ILO seminar, “ Cooperation among workers in the informal economy ”, in...
This infographic was produced by WIEGO using the latest statistics and research on the waste picker sector. It highlights some of the key challenges faced by waste pickers, their contributions to cities and how they are struggling for integration into city solid waste management systems. También en...
Recomendación 7/2016 CDHDF: “Omisiones en el sistema de recolección, separación y destino final de residuos sólidos urbanos en la Ciudad de México, así como en la generación de condiciones para el trabajo digno de las personas que realizan esas actividades.”
On July 15th 2016, Mexico City’s Human Rights Commission (CDHDF) issued Recommendation 7/2016, named “Omissions in Mexico City’s urban solid waste collection, separation and final disposal, and in the creation of decent work conditions for those who undertake these activities.” It recognizes that...
A summary of this meeting is available and more information about the project is available on the Sweep-Net website .
This blog post was written by Serter Oran, a research fellow and PhD Candidate at the University of Ankara, Turkey.
This blog post is an interview with Sonia Dias, WIEGO's Waste Sector Specialist. Here Sonia shares information from the Informal Economy Monitoring Study: Waste Sector Report. View Sonia's profile .
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.