Determining the push factors to involve in street vending activities and their challenges: in the case of Ethiopia

Abriham Ebabu Engidaw (), Jing Ning (), Mulugeta Abera Kebad (), Sisay Genanu Mulaw (), Mandefro Tagele Alamirew (), Temesgen Abebaw Wonda (), Dagmawi Mandefro Abebe () and Zemene Berihun ()
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Abriham Ebabu Engidaw: Shenzhen Research Institute of University of International Business and Economics
Jing Ning: School of Government, University of International Business and Economics
Mulugeta Abera Kebad: Woldia University
Sisay Genanu Mulaw: Woldia University
Mandefro Tagele Alamirew: Bahir Dar University
Temesgen Abebaw Wonda: Woldia University
Dagmawi Mandefro Abebe: Woldia University
Zemene Berihun: Amhara Bank

Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2024, vol. 13, issue 1, 1-21

Abstract: Abstract The study’s primary goal was to analyse the driving forces behind street vending operations and the difficulties they face in the targeted area. The research was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative methods, utilizing explanatory and descriptive designs in the technique. There was use of both primary and secondary data sources. Four government officials and 222 street businesses were chosen for the study using purposive sampling procedures. Structured questionnaires were used to collect the data. The study findings clearly display that economic and social factors have a significant influence on street vending in the study area. The study went on to look into the difficulties that street sellers in the study area deal with, including things like a lack of funding, a space to work, and credit availability. In conclusion, the study recommends that governments should develop a policy for street vending, fortify stakeholder interactions, and expand the capacity of street sellers when contemplating legalizing the practice and selecting a suitable place in urban centres.

Keywords: Social factor; Economic factor; Legal factor; Street vending; Street vendor (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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