Four out of five urban workers in modern India are engaged in the informal economy, and half of these are self-employed This article…
Written jointly with Pinar Dogan, this is an update of our 2010 book (see below) on the infamous Sledgehammer case in Turkey. In addition…
This publication serves as a companion to a publication jointly produced by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and WIEGO titled…
The incredibly low levels of learning and the generally dysfunctional public sector schooling systems in many (though not all) developing…
Home-based workers produce goods or services for the market from within or around their own homes: stitching garments and weaving textiles…
The requirements for vocational education and training measures for trainees, employees and employers in the informal economy are complex.…
This paper explores trends in urban employment in India, with a focus on informal employment, and highlights the growing significance of…
Understanding the institutional features that can improve learning outcomes and reduce inequality is a top priority for international and…
Historically, urban growth required enough development to grow and transport significant agricultural surpluses or a government effective…
Despite great progress around the world in getting more kids into schools, too many leave without even the most basic skills. In India’s…