Informal Street Vending: A Systematic Review

Peimani, Nastaran; Kamalipour, Hesam

doi:10.3390/land11060829

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“…18,19 Street vending provides a source of income for many in the informal sector more so for women who depend on this sector for their livelihoods. 20,21 Street vending enables women to contribute to their household income contributing to the alleviation of household poverty as well as food insecurity. 22,23 In 2021, Kenya's unemployment rate was 5.7%, thus engaging in street food vending enables the women in this study to be empowered economically which can help the country work towards attaining the SDGs on poverty alleviation, women empowerment, as well as reducing social and economic inequalities.…”

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Vending environment and hygiene practices of street food vendors in an out of campus food environment in Kenya

Gichunge

Ogachi²,

Kiboi³

et al. 2023

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Street foods (SF) are ready-to-eat foods and the safety and hygiene practices of street food vendors (SFVs) are important in the prevention of food-borne diseases (FBD). This study assessed the food handling practices and vending environments of SFVs operating outside a public university (Chuka University) in Ndagani, Kenya. Methods: The study used an observational cross-sectional design where SFVs were observed during data collection. Census sampling was used to recruit 100 SFVs in Ndagani, Kenya. The collected data were summarized using frequencies and percentages. Chi square and regression analysis were used to assess the association and relationship between the SFVs’ demographic characteristic (sex) and their food handling practices and vending environment. Statistical significance was set at p≤0.05. Results: Of the 100 SFVS who participated in the study 87% (n=87) were female. Only 10% (n=10) of the SFVs were vending in a sanitary environment while 88% (n=88) of the SFVs had sub-optimal food handling practices. There was an association between the SFVs sex and vending environment (p=0.003) and their food handling practices (p=0.008). Compared to male SVFs, female SFVs were 10.1 times more likely to vend in an unsanitary environment (OR: 10.1; C.I, 2.41-42.60, p=0.002) and 7.1 times more likely to have sub-optimal food handling practices (OR: 7.1; C.I, 1.84-27.79, p=0.005). Conclusions: The majority of SFVs are working in unsanitary environments and not handling SFs safely and hygienically. SFVs need training on food safety to prevent an outbreak of FBDs within university community.

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Vending environment and hygiene practices of street food vendors in an out of campus food environment in Kenya

Gichunge

Ogachi²,

Kiboi³

et al. 2023

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…In global contexts, informal street vending is widely recognized as one of the most prevalent forms of economic exchange (Peimani and Kamalipour, 2022). Vendor groups influence people’s walking and purchasing behavior through the daily rhythms and spatial layout of their selling behavior, which in turn has an impact on urban spatial planning (Sun, 2021).…”

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Exploring gender-based spatio-temporal patterns of informal street vending: A case study in Fangshan District, Beijing, China

Wang,

Sun,

Scott

et al. 2024

Transactions in Planning and Urban Research

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Many studies have shown that, due largely to family and socio-cultural influences, women prefer part-time and flexible employment, which aligns with the character of informal street vending. However, unlike many other workers, female vendors must consider the temporary use of space and co-produce an ever-changing environment that interacts with a diverse range of people with heterogeneous demands, a phenomenon that has received little research attention. Using spatial-temporal behavior mapping and on-site observations at three street spaces in Fangshan District, Beijing, China, we examined the spatio-temporal behavioral patterns of female vendors and explored gender differences in the type, mode, spatial meaning, and time of informal vending in the Chinese urban context. Our results indicate that when vending space is limited, male vendors tend to cluster; female vendors are more dispersed, and more likely to occupy spaces with unfavorable selling environments. When there are fewer vendors on the site, female vendors sell closer to the inner side of the street (i.e., less accessibility compared with male vendors). Most female vendors sell relatively lightweight and small goods with low profit margins. Male vendors tend to occupy fixed stalls and utilize heavier transport equipment, while female vendors are more likely to be flexible in location and use lightweight transport equipment. Furthermore, female vendors are more likely than male vendors to operate during weekdays and in daylight hours than on the weekends and at night. We also attempted to understand the potential reasons for gender differences in temporary space use, and informal socio-economic co-production, in urban street contexts. Our study provides further scientific basis for the promotion of more inclusive, vibrant, and healthy urban environments by considering the largely overlooked group of informal female street vendors and their temporary inhabitation and use of urban street space.

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“…Entrepreneurs who do not have a specific location prefer to assume the risks of the informal sector over the security of the formal sector due to social motivations and lifestyle (Alvi and Mendoza, 2017;Bernal-Torres et al, 2020;Garc ıa, 2019). Various investigations determine that street vendors arise because they are excluded from the formal sector due to a lack of skills, education, experience, physical limitations and age, and remain in the informal sector as a means of survival (Alvi and Mendoza, 2017;Peimani and Kamalipour, 2022). There is also evidence that street entrepreneurs from the formal sector migrate ARLA 36,2 to the informal sector because it is better suited to their precarious daily lives (Millar, 2014).…”

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“…There is also evidence that street entrepreneurs from the formal sector migrate ARLA 36,2 to the informal sector because it is better suited to their precarious daily lives (Millar, 2014). This informal street sale has prospered in recent years because the entrepreneur operates at a low cost, which generates income to live; however, it causes disorder and unfair competition (Peimani and Kamalipour, 2022). Nevertheless, these businesses have made it possible to reduce poverty and inequality in some developing countries, and even the World Bank's Inclusive Cities Program has raised in favour of this type of entrepreneurship (Nirathron and Yasmeen, 2019;World Bank, 2015).…”

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“…In this research, we want to evaluate the gender difference in micro-enterprises, especially in those businesses in which the lack of resources (human and financial) leads their owners to improvise and be creative using public spaces where they offer their products and services (Mart ınez and Young, 2022). This street activity has become more dynamic in recent years because it has generated a source of livelihood for people, lifting them out of poverty (Mart ınez and Young, 2022;Peimani and Kamalipour, 2022). According to the International Labour Organization [ILO], 61% of the world's workforce is employed in the informal economy (Bonnet et al, 2019).…”

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A gender-comparative study of informal entrepreneurship: the moderating role of location decision

Silupu

Amorós

Usero

et al. 2023

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PurposeMotivations and access to resources for venturing differ between men and women. In developing countries, there has been an increase in businesses that do not have a specific location and persist in informality. This research aimed to evaluate, from a gender perspective, the moderating effect of the decision not to have a place in the relationship between human capital (education, experience and type of entrepreneurship) and business informality.Design/methodology/approachUsing the National Household Survey 2014–2018, a sample of 50,313 Peruvian entrepreneurs was obtained − 23,314 women and 27,002 men – who have been in business for over three years. The data were analysed with logistic regression.FindingsThe results showed a moderating effect of entrepreneurship without a settled location on the relationship between education and informality in the case of women. And, for men, the moderating impact falls on the education, experience and reason for venturing that influences the formality of their businesses.Originality/valueThe problem of business informality of established companies with more than 42 months of operation is analysed. The moderating effect of the decision not to have a specific location on the relationship between human capital and informality is explored. This work extends business informality studies in Latin America developing countries, incorporating a gender perspective.

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Informal Street Vending: A Systematic Review

Cited by 25 publications

References 96 publications

Vending environment and hygiene practices of street food vendors in an out of campus food environment in Kenya

Vending environment and hygiene practices of street food vendors in an out of campus food environment in Kenya

Exploring gender-based spatio-temporal patterns of informal street vending: A case study in Fangshan District, Beijing, China

A gender-comparative study of informal entrepreneurship: the moderating role of location decision

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