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Innovation in informal settings: empowering business owners and changing regulations

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In South Africa's major cities, informal settlements are home to one in five residents. And, in 2021, the informal sector accounted for nearly one in three jobs, despite regulatory and other challenges. At a recent HSRC forum on informal sector innovation held in Philippi, Cape Town, speakers emphasised the need to recognise informality as a fundamental feature of our cities. At an accompanying workshop, HSRC researchers worked with informal sector stakeholders to refine a new evidence-based toolkit that aims to assist informal businesses in becoming sustainable. At a recent forum on informal sector innovation, which took place in Philippi Village, Cape Town, informal business owners from Philippi and its surrounds shared their experiences and the challenges they have been facing.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/30781199

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Local Economic Development and Planning

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Sustainable cities and communities, No poverty

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7108473272

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