WOMEN IN INFORMAL LABOR MARKET AND HOUSEHOLD INCOME, A CASE OF MOGADISHU CITY, SOMALIA
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https://doi.org/10.47672/aje.90Keywords:
women, informal labor market, household incomeAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of the paper was to establish the relationship between women in informal labor market and household income in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Methodology: The paper employed desktop methodology, which involved review of existing literature relating to the study topic.
Results: Based on the findings the paper concluded that women in Somalia are not socialized as independent economic decision makers, which is the core of the entrepreneurial spirit. The study further concluded that women in Somalia experience numerous challenges which hinder their participation and productivity in the economy. Some of these challenges include; financial problem, violence against women, lack of sufficient knowledge and family problems.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that Somali government should ensure that there is no violence against women and should put in place institutions to advocate for the rights of women. Further, the Somali government should initiative programs aimed at enhancing the financial capacity of women such as offering women scholarships, easy loans and monetary incentives. Finally, the study recommended that government should review the public policy in order to provide better guidance and awareness to rural female workers.
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