The African Informal Economy /
The informal sector is a vital sustainer of the African economy, employing more than 60% of sub-Saharan Africans. The book examines diverse segments of the informal sector, putting into consideration their structure, dynamics, resilience and gender issues. Chapters are based on empirical research on...
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Language: English
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Leiden ; Boston :
Brill,
2024.
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Social Sciences E-Books Online, Collection 2024.
Studies in Political Economy of Global Labor and Work ;
5.
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