Informal Economy

In large parts of the world the major economic activity takes place in the informal sector, in some African countries the share is up to 80%. In those countries, work has been precarious ever since. However, studies show how to formalize working relations such as seasonal work and give examples of successful measures for more protection for workers.

Social protection and the informal sector

 

Informal employment - two contested policy issues

 

The informal economy, insecurity and social cohesion in Latin America

 

Modernizing the informal sector