TY - BOOK

T1 - Women, Gender, and the Informal Economy: The Work of the ILO and Ways Forward

AU - Pedwell, Carolyn

AU - Chant, Sylvia

PY - 2008

Y1 - 2008

N2 - This discussion paper provides an overview of ILO research on women, gender andthe informal economy which was undertaken during the last two decades. It examinesmethodological and analytical frameworks used in various studies, identifies research gaps and proposes directions for future work. It ultimately aims to enhance ILO’s work in developing consistent, coherent and coordinated policy advice to constituents across the four pillars of the ILO Decent Work Agenda: standards and fundamental principles and rights at work, employment, social protection and social dialogue.

AB - This discussion paper provides an overview of ILO research on women, gender andthe informal economy which was undertaken during the last two decades. It examinesmethodological and analytical frameworks used in various studies, identifies research gaps and proposes directions for future work. It ultimately aims to enhance ILO’s work in developing consistent, coherent and coordinated policy advice to constituents across the four pillars of the ILO Decent Work Agenda: standards and fundamental principles and rights at work, employment, social protection and social dialogue.

M3 - Book

SN - 9789221206088

BT - Women, Gender, and the Informal Economy: The Work of the ILO and Ways Forward

PB - International Labour Office

CY - Geneva

ER -