Decent work and the informal economy in Central America

Juan Diego Trejos S.

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Decent work and the informal economy in Central America

Juan Diego Trejos S.

Working paper (International Labour Organization. Policy Integration Department), no. 7, ILO

2004

Abstract

informal economy

microenterprise

small enterprise

small scale industry

employment

self employment

promotion of employment

labour market

unemployment

agricultural employment

women workers

young workers

educational level

access to credit

Central America

Examines the development and characteristics of the informal sector in Central America, focusing on non-agricultural micro-business, and identifies the main problems faced. Discusses the concept and measurement of the informal sector. Includes data for the region as a whole and for individual countries.

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Title: Decent work and the informal economy in Central America
Creators: Juan Diego Trejos S.
Contributors: International Labour Organization. Policy Integration Department
Publisher: ILO; Geneva
Date published: 2004
Series: Working paper (International Labour Organization. Policy Integration Department); no. 7
Number of pages: 81 p.
ISSN: 2226-8987
Language: English
Asset Type: working paper
Record Identifier: 995328426102676