The informal economy and decent work: a policy resource guide, supporting transitions to formality

This Resource Guide on Decent work strategies supporting transitions to formality was developed to respond to demands from ILO constituents. The 2002 International Labour Conference Resolution concerning Decent Work and the Informal Economy first established the importance of taking a comprehensive approach across the Decent Work Agenda, In 2007, a Tripartite Interregional Symposium was held by the ILO to showcase national experiences and good practices in enabling transitions to formality. These two milestones revealed an important gap: the lack of a single package which could bring together the various elements of an integrated approach to address the challenges of the informal economy.