IINFORMAL LABOUR MARKET IN TANZANIA : A case of Kinondoni district in Dar es Salaam
Setebe, Juliet (2011)
Setebe, Juliet
Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2011
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ABSTRACT
Juliet Manzala Setebe. Informal Labor Market in Tanzania: A case of Kinondoni District in Dar es Salaam. Jarvenpaa Autumn 2011, 48p., 2 appendices .
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Diak South, Jarvenpaa Unit, Degree Program in Social Services (DSS).
Informal Labor Market is a concept that has been researched for more than twenty years, but no one has come up with a concrete definition. Many researchers referred to it as activities which are done outside the government control and regulations. Its operational criteria include lack of social security coverage, lack of written contracts. Some of its examples are small scale businesses and selling of different merchandises.
This research aimed at finding out the reasons why people engaged in Informal Labor Market in Dar es Salaam region in Tanzania. The study focused on the rise of informal activities in Dar es Salaam and the factors behind it, and most vulnerable groups who are engaged in informal activities, reasons why they are engaged in it and the problems they are facing.
The data was collected through qualitative research by the use of interview questions on papers, interview by face to face and the use of focus group discussions. Also learning diaries were kept for the memories of the day; personal knowledge and observation were also used. Books, web links and articles helped to support the findings. Analysis method used to analyze the data was narrative analysis.
The main results of the research indicated that, the interviewees shared a lot in common; their life experiences and struggles were almost similar. Main results were grouped as accommodation and working hours, working conditions, mistreatment and abuse, which were the main issues mentioned by the interviewees. Economic crisis was also mentioned as one of the main factors that contributed to the rise of informal labor market in Tanzania.
In conclusion, attitudes towards informal economy have changed greatly. It is no longer taken as clandestine, stagnant or marginal. Most people are attracted to informal activities to attain more income.
Juliet Manzala Setebe. Informal Labor Market in Tanzania: A case of Kinondoni District in Dar es Salaam. Jarvenpaa Autumn 2011, 48p., 2 appendices .
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Diak South, Jarvenpaa Unit, Degree Program in Social Services (DSS).
Informal Labor Market is a concept that has been researched for more than twenty years, but no one has come up with a concrete definition. Many researchers referred to it as activities which are done outside the government control and regulations. Its operational criteria include lack of social security coverage, lack of written contracts. Some of its examples are small scale businesses and selling of different merchandises.
This research aimed at finding out the reasons why people engaged in Informal Labor Market in Dar es Salaam region in Tanzania. The study focused on the rise of informal activities in Dar es Salaam and the factors behind it, and most vulnerable groups who are engaged in informal activities, reasons why they are engaged in it and the problems they are facing.
The data was collected through qualitative research by the use of interview questions on papers, interview by face to face and the use of focus group discussions. Also learning diaries were kept for the memories of the day; personal knowledge and observation were also used. Books, web links and articles helped to support the findings. Analysis method used to analyze the data was narrative analysis.
The main results of the research indicated that, the interviewees shared a lot in common; their life experiences and struggles were almost similar. Main results were grouped as accommodation and working hours, working conditions, mistreatment and abuse, which were the main issues mentioned by the interviewees. Economic crisis was also mentioned as one of the main factors that contributed to the rise of informal labor market in Tanzania.
In conclusion, attitudes towards informal economy have changed greatly. It is no longer taken as clandestine, stagnant or marginal. Most people are attracted to informal activities to attain more income.