Informal finance in the informal economy: promoting decent work among the working poor

This book throws light on the ambivalent nature of informal finance. It makes economic transactions amongst the working poor possible, it uses different forms of social capital innovatively, but it can also reinforce dependencies and exploitation.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2025-09-08
DOI
https://doi.org/10.14749/30074608
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Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
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Informal finance in the informal economy: promoting decent work among the working poor

Human Science Research Council SA
Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
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Informal finance in the informal economy: promoting decent work among the working poor

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Abstract

This book throws light on the ambivalent nature of informal finance. It makes economic transactions amongst the working poor possible, it uses different forms of social capital innovatively, but it can also reinforce dependencies and exploitation.

Human Science Research Council SA
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Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
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