Avi Singh Majithia is a policy and development sector professional whose work focuses on social regulation, governance and urban planning in relation to informal livelihoods. She has a master’s degree in Regulatory Governance from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai, India). She was previously the Focal City Delhi Coordinator with Women in Informal Employment: Globalising and Organizing (WIEGO)

Avi’s work examines how informal labour markets navigate regulatory landscapes and policy advocacy to enhance workers’ rights. Her research so far has explored the intersections of policy implementation, urban planning, and governance structures, aiming to highlight the impact on marginalized communities. Looking at elements of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policy; she has worked on research into the circular economy and written on the Social Solidarity Economy.

Professional Education

• Masters of Regulatory Governance, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (2015 - 2017)
• Bachelors of English, Stella Maris College, University of Madras (2009 - 2012)

Research Interests

• Regulatory Design
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Regulation and Policy
• Labour Regulation

Selected Publications

• Roopa Madhav and Avi Singh Majithia, 'Street Vendors and Social Solidarity Economy: Reimagining Credit and Social Security' (2023) 19(2) Socio-Legal Review 37.
• M Narayan, S Sinha and AS Majithia, ‘Advocating for a Livelihood-Centric Master Plan’ in T Coggin and R Madhav (eds), ‘Mapping Legalities: Urbanization, Law, and Informal Work’ (Routledge 2023).
• Avi Singh Majithia, Shalini Sinha, Caroline Skinner, Richard Dobson, Sarah Heneck and Toni Ottanelli-Gale, ‘Public Space Trading Innovations in Delhi, India and Durban, South Africa’ (GOLD VI Pathways to Equality Cases Repository, United Cities and Local Governments, 2022).
• Avi Majithia, Manisha Shukla, Rohini Dikshit, Udit Rana, ‘Vending Not Allowed: A Tussle Between Spontaneity and Planning,’ In ‘Hafta Bazaar: Walking Through Delhi’s Corridors of Commerce’ (Centre for Civil Society, 2022).
• Avi Majithia, ‘With Impact of Lockdown Yet To Wear Off, Street Vendors’ Travails Persist,’ (The Wire, 2021).
• Avi Singh Majithia, ‘Making Space for Street Vendors in Evolving Social Dialogue Processes in India’ (Mondiaal FNV, 2019).