| Description |
1 online resource (61). |
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text file |
| Series |
SAMP migration policy series ; no. 71
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Migration policy series ; no. 71.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Executive summary -- Introduction -- Research methodology -- The informal economy -- Profile of migrant entrepreneurs -- Moving to South Africa -- Business ownership and strategies -- Entrepreneurial motivation -- Business profitability -- Contributing to the South African economy -- Mobility and cross-border linkages -- Business challenges -- Conclusion. |
| Summary |
This report provides a rich view of the activities of migrant entrepreneurs in the informal economy of Johannesburg. It is hoped that the information will facilitate understanding of the informal sector and its potential, and not just in the context of migrant entrepreneurs. The informal economy plays a significant role in the entrepreneurial landscape of the City of Johannesburg and is patronized by most of the city's residents. The research presented here challenges commonly held opinions about migrant entrepreneurs in the City of Johannesburg and shows that they do not dominate the informal economy, which remains largely in the hands of South Africans. In late 2013, the City, through Operation Clean Sweep, removed up to 8,000 traders from the city's streets. As this and recent xenophobic attacks demonstrate, Johannesburg can be a hostile place in which to operate a business as an informal economy migrant entrepreneur. Instead of trying to sweep the streets clean of these small businesses, government at national, provincial and city levels should develop policies to grow the SMME economy, develop township economies, and manage the informal economy and street trading. They need to incorporate the businesses owned by migrant entrepreneurs, rather than exclude and demonize them. These businesses make an invaluable contribution to Johannesburg's economy despite operating in a non-enabling political and policy environment. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Immigrant business enterprises -- South Africa -- Johannesburg.
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Immigrant business enterprises. |
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South Africa -- Johannesburg. |
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Johannesburg (South Africa) -- Emigration and immigration.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Peberdy, Sally. International migrants in Johannesburg's informal economy. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada : Southern African Migration Programme (SAMP), 2016 1920596186 (OCoLC)961818217 |
| ISBN |
9781920596224 (electronic book) |
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1920596224 (electronic book) |
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9781920596187 |
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1920596186 |
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