Gaining new spaces: the dynamics of informal trade in clothing and footwear worn in the municipality of Lichinga
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Resumo: | The socio-economic situation of the country marked by a sharp level of unemployment, depreciation of the local currency (metical) and the significant cuts in the sectors of public administration means that many citizens see in informal trade the main source of survival. For these reasons, there has been a notable increase in this commercial activity, especially the selling of footwear and used clothing on the sidewalks of the main avenues and streets of the city, especially Julius Nyerere Avenue, popularly known as “a rua do mercado central”. In this sense, the need to reflect on the informal trade in clothing and footwear in the city of Lichinga is urgently needed in order to identify the main changes that marked this activity as well as its contribution to the well-being of these citizens. In methodological terms, the study focused on a qualitative research, of ethnographic nature, which allowed researchers to capture, through semi-structured interviews, the perceptions and behaviors manifested by the subjects under study. The results indicate that informal sellers are mostly young, male, with solid experience in informal trade. However, the choice of the sale of footwear and used clothing resulted from the fact that this activity guaranteed a higher performance, because these goods are on most demand compared to those sold on the formal market, due to the low price, quality and exclusivity. Moreover, the preference of sellers for the space under study results from the fact that this concentrates a greater number of infrastructures, administrative and commercial, ensuring a greater flow of individuals. Consequently, it is concluded that the informal trade in footwear and clothing contributes significantly to the well-being of traders, as it is the main source of income. KEYWORDS: Informal trade, sellers, footwear and clothing |
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Gaining new spaces: the dynamics of informal trade in clothing and footwear worn in the municipality of LichingaGanhando Novos Espaços: A dinâmica do comércio informal de vestuário e calçados no município de LichingaInformal trade, sellers, footwear and clothingComércio informal, vendedores, calçados e vestuáriosThe socio-economic situation of the country marked by a sharp level of unemployment, depreciation of the local currency (metical) and the significant cuts in the sectors of public administration means that many citizens see in informal trade the main source of survival. For these reasons, there has been a notable increase in this commercial activity, especially the selling of footwear and used clothing on the sidewalks of the main avenues and streets of the city, especially Julius Nyerere Avenue, popularly known as “a rua do mercado central”. In this sense, the need to reflect on the informal trade in clothing and footwear in the city of Lichinga is urgently needed in order to identify the main changes that marked this activity as well as its contribution to the well-being of these citizens. In methodological terms, the study focused on a qualitative research, of ethnographic nature, which allowed researchers to capture, through semi-structured interviews, the perceptions and behaviors manifested by the subjects under study. The results indicate that informal sellers are mostly young, male, with solid experience in informal trade. However, the choice of the sale of footwear and used clothing resulted from the fact that this activity guaranteed a higher performance, because these goods are on most demand compared to those sold on the formal market, due to the low price, quality and exclusivity. Moreover, the preference of sellers for the space under study results from the fact that this concentrates a greater number of infrastructures, administrative and commercial, ensuring a greater flow of individuals. Consequently, it is concluded that the informal trade in footwear and clothing contributes significantly to the well-being of traders, as it is the main source of income. KEYWORDS: Informal trade, sellers, footwear and clothing A situação socioeconómica do país marcada por um acentuado nível de desemprego, a depreciação do metical e os significativos cortes nos sectores da administração pública, faz com que muitos cidadãos vejam no comércio informal a principal fonte de sobrevivência. Por estas razões, assiste-se na cidade de Lichinga o aumento desta actividade comercial, sobretudo o de calçado e vestuário, nos passeios das principais avenidas e ruas da urbe, com destaque para a avenida Julius Nyerere, popularmente conhecida por rua do mercado central. Neste sentido, urge, a partir do estudo, a necessidade de reflectir-se sobre o comércio informal de vestuário e calçado na cidade de Lichinga, com vista a identificar as principais mudanças que marcaram esta actividade bem como o seu contributo no bem-estar destes munícipes. Em termos metodológico, o estudo centrou-se numa pesquisa qualitativa, de cunho etnográfico, que permitiu aos pesquisadores captarem, por meio da entrevista semiestruturada, as percepções e comportamentos manifestos pelos sujeitos em estudo. Os resultados indicam que os vendedores informais são na sua maioria jovem, de sexo masculino, com sólida experiência na venda informal. No entanto, a escolha da venda de calcados e roupas usadas resultou do facto desta actividade garantir um maior rendimento, pelo facto destes bens serem mais demandados comparativamente aos vendidos no mercado formal, devido ao baixo preço, qualidade e exclusividade. Outrossim, a preferência dos vendedores pelo espaço em estudo resulta do facto deste concentrar um maior número de infraestruturas, administrativa e comerciais, garantindo um maior fluxo de indivíduos. Assim sendo, conclui-se que o comércio informal de calcado e vestuário, contribui significativamente para o bem-estar dos comerciantes, pois constitui a principal fonte de renda. 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Gaining new spaces: the dynamics of informal trade in clothing and footwear worn in the municipality of Lichinga Ganhando Novos Espaços: A dinâmica do comércio informal de vestuário e calçados no município de Lichinga |
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Gaining new spaces: the dynamics of informal trade in clothing and footwear worn in the municipality of Lichinga |
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Gaining new spaces: the dynamics of informal trade in clothing and footwear worn in the municipality of Lichinga Lima, Agostinho Informal trade, sellers, footwear and clothing Comércio informal, vendedores, calçados e vestuários |
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Gaining new spaces: the dynamics of informal trade in clothing and footwear worn in the municipality of Lichinga |
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Gaining new spaces: the dynamics of informal trade in clothing and footwear worn in the municipality of Lichinga |
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Gaining new spaces: the dynamics of informal trade in clothing and footwear worn in the municipality of Lichinga |
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Gaining new spaces: the dynamics of informal trade in clothing and footwear worn in the municipality of Lichinga |
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Gaining new spaces: the dynamics of informal trade in clothing and footwear worn in the municipality of Lichinga |
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Lima, Agostinho |
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Lima, Agostinho Maloa, Joaquim Miranda |
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Maloa, Joaquim Miranda |
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Lima, Agostinho Maloa, Joaquim Miranda |
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Informal trade, sellers, footwear and clothing Comércio informal, vendedores, calçados e vestuários |
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Informal trade, sellers, footwear and clothing Comércio informal, vendedores, calçados e vestuários |
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The socio-economic situation of the country marked by a sharp level of unemployment, depreciation of the local currency (metical) and the significant cuts in the sectors of public administration means that many citizens see in informal trade the main source of survival. For these reasons, there has been a notable increase in this commercial activity, especially the selling of footwear and used clothing on the sidewalks of the main avenues and streets of the city, especially Julius Nyerere Avenue, popularly known as “a rua do mercado central”. In this sense, the need to reflect on the informal trade in clothing and footwear in the city of Lichinga is urgently needed in order to identify the main changes that marked this activity as well as its contribution to the well-being of these citizens. In methodological terms, the study focused on a qualitative research, of ethnographic nature, which allowed researchers to capture, through semi-structured interviews, the perceptions and behaviors manifested by the subjects under study. The results indicate that informal sellers are mostly young, male, with solid experience in informal trade. However, the choice of the sale of footwear and used clothing resulted from the fact that this activity guaranteed a higher performance, because these goods are on most demand compared to those sold on the formal market, due to the low price, quality and exclusivity. Moreover, the preference of sellers for the space under study results from the fact that this concentrates a greater number of infrastructures, administrative and commercial, ensuring a greater flow of individuals. Consequently, it is concluded that the informal trade in footwear and clothing contributes significantly to the well-being of traders, as it is the main source of income. KEYWORDS: Informal trade, sellers, footwear and clothing |
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