Urban informal employment and self-employment in developing countries: theory and evidence

Article Abstract:

Results of research done on the urban informal and self-employment sector in developing countries are presented. The main issue focuses on determining why individuals prefer to work in this sector, whether they earn competitive incomes and realize returns on their business acumen. The study was done to provide more data on the informal self-employment sector in developing economies. Results show evidence of competitive earnings and voluntary choice among the self-employed. Only those who do well stay in this sector. It is recommended that policymakers allow it to continue.

Research, Employment, Self-employed persons, Self employed persons

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Possible adverse effects of increasing block water tariffs in developing countries

Article Abstract:

The effects of increasing block tariffs (IBTs) for water utilities is analyzed for developing countries. Analysis shows that IBTs serve to increase the average amount low income households have to pay for water because of the lack of individual households meters or the need to buy from an outside source. Numerous households using one meter and increased costs incurred by water vendors serve to push up the price of the commodity for end-users.

Evaluation, Water utilities, Prices and rates, Tax policy, Tariffs

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"Participatory" research for development projects: a comparison of the community meeting and household survey techniques

Article Abstract:

Community meeting and household survey research techniques do not produce significantly different results, depending on their design and deployment. In studies based on the contingent valuation method, or an individual's willingness to pay for a product or service, both community meetings and household surveys produced comparative and representative findings.

Methods, Public opinion polls, Household surveys, Social surveys

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