The Recognition and Protection of Informal Traders in COVID-19 Laws: Lessons from Africa

By:

Pamhidzai H. Bamu, Teresa Marchiori, WIEGO

Date: December 2020

Bamu, Pamhidzai H. and Teresa Marchiori 2020. The Recognition and Protection of Informal Traders in COVID-19 Laws: Lessons from Africa. WIEGO

This paper analyses the COVID-19 laws of 41 Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone African countries with an informal trading lens. It considers the implications of these laws for informal traders' continuity of work, measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and social dialogue and engagement with governments.

This paper is available in French.

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Region

Sub-Saharan Africa

Occupational group

Street / Market vendors

Informal Economy Theme

Law

Informal Economy Topic

COVID-19 Crisis

Livelihoods

Resource Type