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Informal Sector, Vulnerability and Social Protection in the COVID-19 Era: Issues, Challenges, Prospects and Lessons Learnt

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  • Prof Rodreck Mupedziswa (PhD)

    (Coordinator, Centre for GBV, BA ISAGO University, Botswana.)

  • Dr Duduzile Nkomo (PhD)

    (Lecturer, Department of Special and Inclusive Education, Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, BA ISAGO University, Botswana)

Abstract

The paper considers the plight of vulnerable groups operating in the informal sector in Botswana during the COVID -19 Era, and further explores the pragmatic initial responses to these challenges, by the Government authorities in Botswana. The purpose is to highlight lessons that other countries in the SADC region and beyond can glean from Botswana’s commendable initial responses to the impact of the COVID-19 induced measures on vulnerable groups, particularly those who derive their livelihoods from informal sector activities.

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  • Prof Rodreck Mupedziswa (PhD) & Dr Duduzile Nkomo (PhD), 2024. "Informal Sector, Vulnerability and Social Protection in the COVID-19 Era: Issues, Challenges, Prospects and Lessons Learnt," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(3), pages 515-527, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:3:p:515-527
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    1. Tshepiso Gaetsewe, 2018. "Determinants of Informal Sector Business Success in Botswana," Working Papers 47, Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis.
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