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Cities & the Informal Economy

Inclusive Cities Work Better

Informal workers' incomes may be low -
but cumulatively their activities contribute significantly
to the local and national economy.

In most cities in the global South, the majority of those who work, work in the informal economy. For most informal workers, the home is the primary workplace or is used for storage/preparation. Shelter and basic services such as water and sanitation are issues critical to livelihoods.

Cities that recognize informal workers and involve them in planning help create cleaner, greener, more socially responsive and more vibrant cities.

Read: WUF 7 delegation says cities must recognize the value of informal workers

On this site, you will find information on:

• Contributions made by urban informal workers
• Home-based workers: Barriers to livelihoods and urban planning imperatives
• Street or market vendors: Barriers to livelihoods and urban planning imperatives
• Waste pickers: Barriers to livelihoods and urban planning imperatives
• Promising examples of inclusive practices and links to further reading

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