Administrative Law and the Regulation of Informal Sector Enterprises in Uganda
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This is the author’s self-archived published version of an article originally published in Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. PUBLISHED: at https://doi.org/10.47760/cognizance.2024.v04i12.049. Since two DOIs exist (one from cognizance and another from zenodo), use citation below. Official citation (please use this when citing): Besigomwe, K. (2024). Administrative Law and the Regulation of Informal Sector Enterprises in Uganda. Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 4(12), 532–543. https://doi.org/10.47760/cognizance.2024.v04i12.049 Abstract: This research explores the role of administrative law in regulating Uganda's informalsector, which plays a crucial role in employment and economic inclusivity. Despite its significance, thesector faces numerous challenges, including difficulties in formal registration, inconsistent enforcement ofregulations, and limited monitoring. These barriers prevent many informal businesses from transitioningto the formal economy, restricting their potential for growth and access to essential services.The study examines the regulatory framework governing the informal sector, focusing on initiativesaimed at simplifying processes such as business registration, tax compliance, and licensing. It emphasizesthe importance of legal recognition and protection for informal businesses, which enables access tofinancial services, social security, and intellectual property rights. However, issues like administrativediscretion, corruption, and inconsistent enforcement by regulatory authorities hinder the sector’sdevelopment and create an unequal playing field for informal entrepreneurs.Additionally, the research investigates how administrative law contributes to financial inclusion,facilitating access to microfinance, mobile money, and banking services for informal businesses. Byimproving financial inclusion, administrative reforms can help integrate informal enterprises into theformal economy. Through case studies, the research highlights both successful and unsuccessfulregulatory efforts, providing key insights into the challenges faced and the lessons learned which areessential for shaping future reforms that support sustainable economic growth in Uganda. Copyright and publication note: This article was originally published in Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in 2024. Copyright and reuse rights are governed by the original journal publication and its DOI. The Zenodo record serves only as a self-archived copy for long-term scholarly access. License: All rights reserved.
Author: Besigomwe, Kenneth
Institution: Uganda Management Institute
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7118650357
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