The informal sector and the safety of female traders in Tanzania: A reflection of practices, policies, and legislation

William Amos Pallangyo

No wp-2021-160, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: This paper assesses the participation of female traders, safety factors, and existing policies and legislation in the informal sector in Tanzania. Primary data were obtained from 11 in-depth interviews, 10 focused group discussions, and 236 structured questionnaires. The primary data were triangulated with secondary information from various reports, national policies, and relevant legislation. It was noted that female traders participate in various informal trades, including stone quarrying, selling accessories and ornaments, food vending, and cloth and garment making.

Keywords: Informal sector; female entrepreneurship; Tanzania; Women's work; Working conditions; Informal work (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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