Street Vendors & Market Traders

City of Durban Draft Street Trading By-laws

The by laws in this document were drafted based on Durban’s Informal Economy Policy, and although they have never in fact been adopted...

The Pedlars Act, 1871.

This Act serves for granting certificates/licenses to pedlars that allow them to conduct their business.

Informal Workers in Bangkok, Thailand: Scan of Four Occupational Sectors

“Informal Workers in Bangkok: A Scan of Four Occupational Sectors” explores key issues facing street vendors, motorcycle taxi...

VIDEO: Makola Market Vendors on the Challenge of Fires

Vendors of the Makola Market purchased fire extinguishers to be able to react quickly to fires in the market.

Inclusive Cities Project Helping Urban Workers Make Gains

The Inclusive Cities project is improving the lives of the urban working poor.

Street Vendors’ Human Rights Charter

Enfrentando a Crise: Recessão Persistente, Inflação Crescente, e a Força de Trabalho Informal (Ficha Técnica)

Report available in English here. Relatório disponível em português aqui. Informe disponible en español aquí.  

War on Want

War on Want supports street and market vendors in Africa and works on issues related to the informal economy.

Government Resource: Hong Kong Hawker Control

Overview of laws and policies governing hawkers in Hong Kong, China

Bibliography on Street Vending and the Law

Academic resources on street vending and the law, with links.