Women, Gender and the Informal Economy: An Assessment of ILO and Suggested Ways Forward

Publisher: 
International Labour Organisation (ILO)
Author: 
Sylvia Chant and Carolyn Pedwell
Published Date: 
2008
Abstract: 
This discussion paper is an outcome of two converging initiatives.  Firstly, in order to assess the work accomplished by the ILO on Decent Work and women-specific and gender equality topics, an initial mapping exercise on existing research conducted by Headquarters and field offices was undertaken in 2007.  The first findings from this mapping exercise were presented at the Workshop "Gender Equality and Decent Work: Towards a Comprehensive Research Strategy" in May 2007