Reaping just what is sown: Low-skills and low-productivity of informal economy workers and the skill acquisition process in developing countries

Mayowa Abiodun Peter-Cookey and Kanda Janyam

International Journal of Educational Development, 2017, vol. 56, issue C, 11-27

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to explore the skill acquisition process of informal economy workers and how it affects their current skills and productivity levels. We used a mixed method and multilevel sampling design with the aid of questionnaires and interviews. We found that trainings provided and skill-levels of workers were basic, and this affected their performance and productivity. We recommend that skill development policies for informal economy workers need to be specific, comprehensive, all-inclusive and peculiar to their challenges.

Keywords: Skill acquisition; Informal economy workers; Productivity; Training; Skill levels (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2017.07.005

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