Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

View Issue TOC

The Informal Sector and Legal Infringement in Seychelles' Urban Context: An Analysis

Kerline Nzeyimana, Department of Research, Seychelles Ministry of [Field] Research Unit Nathalie Vato, Seychelles Centre for Gender Research Sylvester Nguiniyika, Seychelles Centre for Gender Research
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18940476
Published: August 2, 2011

Abstract

Seychelles is an archipelagic state located in the Indian Ocean, with a population predominantly engaged in the informal sector due to limited formal employment opportunities. The analysis is based on secondary data from official government reports, academic journals, and interviews with local stakeholders. A significant proportion (60%) of the urban population operates within informal sectors, facing frequent legal infringements such as tax evasion and lack of formal contracts. There is a need for policy reforms to improve legal protections and facilitate integration of informal sector workers into the formal economy. The government should implement targeted support programmes and develop comprehensive labour laws that recognise the rights and contributions of informal sector workers.

Full Text:

Read the Full Article

The HTML galley is loaded below for inline reading and better discovery.

How to Cite

Kerline Nzeyimana, Nathalie Vato, Sylvester Nguiniyika (2011). The Informal Sector and Legal Infringement in Seychelles' Urban Context: An Analysis. African Constitutional History (Law/History/Political Science crossover), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18940476

Keywords

African geographyurban sociologyinformal economyregulatory failurelegal pluralismgovernance gapsde jure and de facto laws

Research Snapshot

Desktop reading view
Language
EN
Formats
HTML + PDF
Publication Track
Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)
Current Journal
African Constitutional History (Law/History/Political Science crossover)

References