Must-have Asian Informal Workers: Global Risks Local Protection Mega Pack [nclaGF69]

Understanding Asian Informal Workers

Explore the complexities of the informal workforce in Asia with "Must-have Asian Informal Workers: Global Risks Local Protection Mega Pack [nclaGF69]." This comprehensive volume delves into the dynamics of informal work, a significant yet understudied aspect of the region's economy. Over the past five decades, despite rapid economic growth in Asia, the formal sector has struggled to expand, with the majority of non-agricultural employment growth occurring in the informal economy. This insightful book highlights the feminization of the informal workforce and the rise of subcontracted homework, often involving women and children working from home.

Examination of Informal Work Challenges

"Asia Informal Workers: Global Risks Local Protection" examines the dual nature of home-based work, offering both income diversification for poor families and the exploitation of vulnerable workers as firms seek to cut costs. The book, drawing on detailed case studies from five Asian countries, underscores the social protection needs of these workers. It compellingly argues for public action to promote and protect this labor-intensive sector as a potential growth strategy for developing countries.

• Comprehensive case studies from five Asian countries
• Insights into the feminization of the informal workforce

Advocating for Social Protection

Edited by key specialists and featuring an impressive team of contributors, this book advocates for robust social protection measures for informal workers. It emphasizes the need for public intervention to support and safeguard these workers, ensuring a balanced approach to economic growth. "Must-have Asian Informal Workers: Global Risks Local Protection Mega Pack [nclaGF69]" is an essential read for policymakers, academics, and anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities presented by the informal economy in Asia.

• Robust social protection measures advocated
• Focus on economic growth and worker welfare