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Conference paper highlighting the WCCA Campaign in South Africa. 7th Global Labour University Conference, ‘The Politics of Labour and Development’,28-30 September 2011, Johannesburg, South Africa. Abstract: This paper makes the argument that in order to remain relevant, the South African labour...
‘At last! The true story of the privations, rip-offs and corruption suffered by people of South Africa while their politicians and FIFA continue to lie shamelessly about “success” and “legacy” from the 2010 World Cup. Research and analysis, not slogans and spin doctoring, from a cracking team of...
In the Philippines, the liberalization of the country’s economy has meant increasing rural to urban migration and dramatic growth in informal sector trade. Women, in particular, building on their historical roles as the country’s primary public and regional market traders, have made Philippine city...
From the Executive Summary: "Street vendors are one of the most marginalised, poor as well as vulnerable sectors of the urban informal labour market. While street vending is seen as a thriving business given their capacity to adapt to the changing demands of urban society, this category of self...
Overview of the informal sector in Ghana, with a focus on domestic workers, street vendors, and head porters
India is one of very few countries to have developed a National Policy on Urban Street Vendors. Adopted in 2004, its objective is to promote a supportive environment for street vendors to earn their livelihoods, while reducing congestion and maintaining sanitary conditions in public spaces. This...
Devlin describes the case of immigrant food vendors in an area of Brooklyn and how as they became more popular with better off New Yorkers the authorities felt compelled to act enforcing city health and planning regulations, how this fundamentally changed the character of vending and the viability...
According to the author’s of this report, the policy of the eThekwini Municipality in South Africa on informal economy, encompassing informal trade developed between 1999 and 2001 was well received as progressive by many stakeholders. However, its implementation exposed many fault lines consistent...
Street traders represent one of the largest and most visible segments of the informal economy, yet the actual number of street traders working is, for the most part, unknown. Local governments need accurate data on street traders in order to formulate appropriate, effective policies. Street trading...
This paper estimates the economic effects of a recent reform that simplified business entry regulation in Mexico. The reform was introduced in different municipalities at different points in time. Using microlevel data, I find that the reform increased the number of registered businesses by 5%. This...
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.