Inclusive Cities Research Report Series

The Inclusive Cities Research Report Series reflects rigorous research commissioned by WIEGO and/or Inclusive Cities partners. The papers in this series make either an empirical or theoretical contribution to existing knowledge about the urban working poor. Particular attention will be paid to analysis of the legal, policy and basic service delivery environment for this group. A central theme of the series is improving the visibility of the urban informal economy through statistical profiles and analysis of how to improve data techniques so that the size and contribution to the economy of the urban informal economy in general as well as specific groups of urban informal workers is more accurately reflected. This research report series is co-ordinated by WIEGO’s Urban Policies Programme Director, Caroline Skinner, who is based at the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town.
 

 

Budlender, Debbie. Informal Economy Budget Analysis in Brazil, Pakistan, Peru and Philippines - Research Report No. 1 October 2009 (pdf file 492Kb).

This study brings together findings from four country papers analyzing budgets from an informal economy perspective. Research was conducted using Informal Economy Budget Analysis (IEBA), a methodology which examines how government budgets at the national, state and municipal level assist or hinder different groups of workers in the informal economy. It also investigates what opportunities exist for informal workers or their representatives to participate at different stages of the budget process. This report highlights what the country studies demonstrated: namely, that governments can, and sometimes do, allocate budgets for programmes and projects that are relevant to informal workers.

Samson, Melanie. Reclaiming Reusable and Recyclable Materials in Africa - A Critical Review of English Language Literature: Research Report # 2 January 2010 (pdf file 590Kb).

This study reviews literature on the reclamation of reusable and recyclable materials in Africa. It identifies key themes within the literature, critically reflects on the ways in which research has been conducted, and identifies priorities for future research.