The new measurement framework for the informal economy will harmonise data on informality and encourage regular production and analysis of statistics. For countries currently not measuring the informal economy, the improved framework and tools are an opportunity to start doing so. For countries already producing informality statistics this will support improved measurement and the production of policy relevant indicators.
The different presentations in the session will explore user perspectives and the changing needs for data on informality. It will outline the features of the new conceptual framework developed by the ILO working group. Partners from national statistical offices will be invited to share their experience in pre-testing methods and contributing to the development of the news measures and tools.

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Statistical standards on the Informal economy: towards a revised framework