BEES Network

For many urban home-based workers in Asia, the home is not just a shelter – it’s a workplace too.

Yet, urban housing policies rarely take into account the dual function of a home for these workers. This gap between housing policy and the lived realities of home-based workers directly affects productivity, income, and dignity.

It’s time for inclusive urban planning that integrates more diverse zoning laws, access to basic amenities and sustainable relocation policies that do not cut off workers from markets, transport hubs, and suppliers.

Read this study to understand why the link between housing and livelihood can no longer be ignored: https://hnsa.org.in/resource/empowering-home-based-workers-india-strategies-and-solutions