Improving young women’s working conditions in Tanzania’s urban food vending sector

Mhando, Nandera Ernest; Mramba, Nasibu Rajabu

doi:10.35188/unu-wider/2021/097-9

WIDER Working Paper

2021

DOI: 10.35188/unu-wider/2021/097-9

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Improving young women’s working conditions in Tanzania’s urban food vending sector

Nandera Ernest Mhando¹,

Nasibu Rajabu Mramba²

Abstract: This study has been prepared within the project Sustainable development solutions for Tanzania-strengthening research to achieve SDGs funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.

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Exploring Work-Life Balance among Women Entrepreneurs of Food Vending Business in Africa

Mramba

2024

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Women engaged in street food vending face a myriad of challenges as they juggle business activities and family obligations. The complexities of managing both spheres often disrupt their pursuit of a balanced life, impacting their overall well-being. This study aims to reveal the work-family dynamics of female food vendors and uncover the strategies employed to navigate these challenges. Qualitative research methods were used to understand the work-life balance among women food vendors. The data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions, and observations of street food vendors in Africa. Findings reveal the persistent struggle of women food vendors to achieve equilibrium between work and family responsibilities. Although they employ a variety of strategies, ranging from working extended hours to relying on external support such as grandparents or domestic help, these approaches often prove insufficient and unsustainable. Moreover, the utilization of such strategies can lead to conflicts with employers. Through an examination of daily routines, work-life balance, and coping mechanisms, the author’s conclusions shed light on the intricate interplay between entrepreneurship, personal responsibilities, and resilience within the dynamic street vending landscape.

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Exploring Work-Life Balance among Women Entrepreneurs of Food Vending Business in Africa

Mramba

2024

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Right to Fair Hearing in Employment Disciplinary Proceedings Related to Misconduct in Tanzania

Mwita,

Lameck

2023

Batulis Civ. Law Rev.

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Introduction: The right to fair hearing is one of the principles of natural justice that is constitutionally provided for in Tanzania. Number of principal and subsidiary legislations have been enacted to promote the right to fair hearing in employment proceedings. Despite the legal protection, disciplinary proceedings related to misconduct have been persistently decided without affording the accused the right to a fair hearing.Purposes of the Research: The study aimed at examining the gap that exists between the law protecting the right to fair hearing and the actual practice in organisations.Methods of the Research: The study made use of library and field research. Data was collected by using documentary review to collect data from legal documents and published material. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from 14 respondents obtained from one of local government authorities in Tanzania.Results of the Research: The study found that existing law have established standards that are capable of promoting the right to fair hearing in disciplinary proceedings. Further, the study observed that there is a gap between law and practice when it comes to promoting the right to fair hearing in disciplinary proceedings related to misconduct. The gap has to do with failure to adequately comply with procedural fairness during hearing. As per the reviewed literature this is the first study to examine the gap between law and practice relating the right to fair hearing with focus on disciplinary proceedings related to misconduct.

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Improving young women’s working conditions in Tanzania’s urban food vending sector

Abstract: This study has been prepared within the project Sustainable development solutions for Tanzania-strengthening research to achieve SDGs funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.

Cited by 2 publications

References 15 publications

Exploring Work-Life Balance among Women Entrepreneurs of Food Vending Business in Africa

Exploring Work-Life Balance among Women Entrepreneurs of Food Vending Business in Africa

Right to Fair Hearing in Employment Disciplinary Proceedings Related to Misconduct in Tanzania

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