References to impacts of negative drivers on waste pickers, by region and gender (number of mentions in focus groups)
Sub-Saharan Africa
Latin America
Type of impact
Men
Women
Men
Women
Impact on earnings
74
81
72
66
Impact on productivity
44
45
50
53
Impact on personal security/dignity
41
67
36
21
Total mentions
159
193
158
140
Sub-Saharan Africa
Latin America
Type of impact
Men
Women
Men
Women
Impact on earnings
74
81
72
66
Impact on productivity
44
45
50
53
Impact on personal security/dignity
41
67
36
21
Total mentions
159
193
158
140
Source: Data from causal flow diagrams in 40 focus groups in four cities, IEMS (2012). Each reference is an instance in which the focus group discussed how a driver impacted workers