Research

Global Economic Crisis Study Round II

Coping with Crises: Lingering Recession, Rising Inflation, and the Informal Workforce
During 2010, researchers conducted intensive research with informal workers – home-based workers, street vendors and waste pickers - in key areas around the globe to learn what ongoing impact the global economic crisis was having on workers, their families and communities. Access the study here.

WIEGO
Statistical Briefs

Statistical Briefs provide a statistical picture of size and contribution of the informal economy in urban areas. Read more.

WIEGO Research

As an essential component of the Inclusive Cities Project, WIEGO conducts and disseminates a range of research on the urban working poor and the informal economy. Access WIEGO’s current research on the informal economy and the urban working poor here.

SEWA Research

Empowering Women in an Insecure World - Joining SEWA Makes a Difference. Access the study here.

WIEGO Research Report and
Briefing Notes Series

Research for the Inclusive Cities Project is largely disseminated through the WIEGO Urban Policies Research Report Series and Briefing Notes Series. The Research Report Series aims to make a significant contribution to existing knowledge about the urban working poor, their living and work environments and their organizations. The Briefing Notes Series disseminates information on planning, policies and organizational practices that affect the urban informal economy in a brief and accessible format.