COVID-19 and informal work: Degrees and pathways of impact in 11 cities around the world

This paper presents findings from two rounds (2020 and 2021) of a study on the impact COVID-19 crisis informal workers in 11 cities across five regions world (Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, North America). The study, carried out by WIEGO network partnership with local organizations each city, included survey questionnaire key informant interviews, both conducted phone. confirm that pandemic recession severely undermined livelihoods limited recovery mid-2021. also examined degree—and pathways—of between, within, different sectors provides insights demands their own words.