Análise do contributo do comércio informal no rendimento dos agregados familiares em Moçambique caso do município de Maputo

Abstract

1.424 / 5.000 This study aims to analyze the contribution of informal trade to household income in Mozambique, with a particular focus on Maputo City. To carry out this study, cross-sectional data were used, bibliographical and exploratory research was carried out, through interviews and surveys addressed to 10 members of households that practice informal trade, in the markets of Compone, Xipamanine and Xiquelene located in the Municipality of Maputo City. The study reveals that informal trade is mainly engaged in by young people with primary education, a little over 557.2 thousand women compared to 531.4 thousand men in Maputo City who practice the activity on their own. In general, women dominate informal trade and practice it as their sole activity for their survival. The results of this research allow us to conclude that informal trade in Mozambique continues to be an extremely important economic activity for families, as it provides self-employment and income that allows access to essential goods and services. Informal trade continues to be the source of survival for families in Mozambique and also helps in their livelihood (improving living conditions). These results are similar to those found by Jaroice (2016) when he analyzed the involvement of women in informal cross-border trade, also known as Mukhero, in southern Mozambique.