Research Report Series

The series profiles content that makes either an empirical or theoretical contribution to existing knowledge about the urban working poor, their living and work environments and their organisations. Particular attention is paid to examining policy and planning paradigms and practice. The series includes statistical profiles of urban informal work and critical analysis of data gathering techniques. Attention is paid to methodological issues and innovations as well as suggestions for future research. All papers are peer reviewed.

Watson, V. 2011.Inclusive Urban Planning for the Working Poor: Planning Education Trends and Potential Shifts WIEGO Urban Policies Research Report, No. 11. (pdf file 633 Kb) Sudarshan, R.M. and Sinha, S. 2011. Making Home-Based Work Visible: A Review of Evidence from South Asia WIEGO Urban Policies Research Report, No. 10. (pdf file 436 Kb) Esquivel, V. 2010. The Informal Economy in Greater Buenos Aires: A Statistical Profile. WIEGO Urban Policies Research Report, No. 9. (pdf file 713 Kb). Dias, S. 2010. Solid Waste Management, Waste Pickers, Participation and Citizenship - New Possibilities? WIEGO Urban Policies Research Report, No. 8 Portuguese only. (pdf file 2.0 Mb) Wills, G. 2010. South Africa’s Informal Economy: A Statistical Profile. WIEGO Urban Policies Research Report, No. 7. (pdf file 970 Kb). Samson, M. 2010. Reclaiming Reusable and Recyclable Materials in Africa - A Critical Review of English Language Literature. WIEGO Urban Policies Research Report, No. 6. (pdf file 430Kb). Samson, M. 2010. La récupération des matériaux réutilisables et recyclables en Afrique - Un examen critique de la documentation anglaise. Série de rapports de recherche WIEGO — Politiques urbaines no 6. (pdf file 1.4Mb). Casanova-Dorotan, F. 2010. Informal Economy Budget Analysis in Philippines and Quezon City WIEGO Urban Policies Research Report, No. 5. (pdf file 430Kb). Aliaga Linares, L. 2010. Informal Economy Budget Analysis in Peru and Metropolitan Lima WIEGO Urban Policies Research Report, No. 4. (pdf file 940Kb) Mumtaz, K. and Saleem, N. 2010. Informal Economy Budget Analysis in Pakistan and Ravi Town, Lahore WIEGO Urban Policies Research Report, No. 3. (pdf file 831Kb) Salej, A. 2010. Informal Economy Budget Analysis in Brazil and Belo Horizonte WIEGO Urban Policies Research Report, No. 2. (pdf file 550Kb) Budlender, D. 2009. Informal Economy Budget Analysis in Brazil, Pakistan, Peru and Philippines WIEGO Urban Policies Research Report, No. 1 (pdf file 619Kb).

The Research Report Series is co-ordinated by Sally Roever and Caroline Skinner.