Publications on informal economy

  1. Rural policy briefs

    Promoting rural development through occupational safety and health

    27 September 2013

    Most people in rural areas face particularly poor and hazardous working conditions coupled with a lack of social protection. Integrated approaches that include promoting rural workers’ health and safety are fundamental to ensure decent and productive lives and boost rural development.

  2. Publication

    The global impact of e-waste: Addressing the challenge

    20 December 2012

    This paper explores the volumes, sources and flows of e-waste, the risks it poses to e-waste workers and the environment, occupational safety and health issues, labour issues and regulatory frameworks, and links this growing global problem with the International Labour Organization’s current and future work.