A Burgeon in Informal Economic Activities Along Highways in Urbanizing Cities

What is it about?

The recent rise in the size of the informal sector in developing economies, particularly in the Global South, is increasingly recognized as an obstacle to sustainable development. The sector remains the primary source of employment and serves as an engine of economic growth in developing countries. Despite their significant contribution, they also threaten the urban environment.

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Why is it important?

Understanding the role and impacts of the informal sector on sustainable development contributes to the development policies geared towards cross-institutional partnership, strict law enforcement, and infrastructural renewal where provisions would be made for informal economic operations with the necessary safety measures.