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Gender, Employment and the Informal Economy. Glossary of Terms (in English and Arabic)
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International Labour Organization , 2009
Presented in English and Arabic, the glossary is intended to bring clarity to the terms used around the informal economy in both languages. It was prepared as a compendium to the publications from the regional initiative of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Centre for Arab Women Training and Research (CAWTAR) on “Gender Equality and Workers' Rights in the Informal Economies of Arab States”. It complements the country case studies, the regional overview, and policy briefs. It compiles up-to-date definitions of key concepts relevant to the discussion generated by the regional initiative. Being the first of its kind in the region, it is a preliminary effort intended to stir debate and discussion around the multiplicity of Arabic terms used for certain concepts. The glossary relies on texts from sources such as the International Labour Conference and International Labour Standards as well as the System of National Accounts and relevant human rights conventions (such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families). Key publications and online resources on gender, employment, social protection, and organising of informal workers complement these sources. The Glossary's intended target users are: government agencies, workers' and employers' organisations, research and academic institutions, non-governmental organisations and international agencies working on development, employment, gender equality and workers' rights issues in the region.
