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Labour Force Participation of Cameroonians in Informal Sector

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  • Tchakounté Njoda Mathurin

    (University of Ngaoundéré)

  • MBAM Ulrich Gaetan

    (University of Yaoundé)

Abstract

In this paper, we analyze the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of informal workers in Cameroon. We also estimate the effects of some determining factors on LFP decisions. We use data from the Cameroon National Institute of Statistics (CNIS), a three-wave panel obtained respectively in 2001, 2005 and 2010 for a sample of individuals in the labour market. The sample data of the national population is representative. All information’s on demographic, socioeconomic and employment characteristics used in this study are provided by the CNIS database. It is particularly remarkable that the LFPR in informal sector increased substantially during latest years, particularly those of young workers. This rise in the LFPR is principally explained by the significant increase in the labour-market activity of the urban younger generation which has been improved by migration. Estimating a simple model of LFP with logistic methodology, we find that poverty, age and urbanization are significantly related with LFPR of informal labour market in Cameroon.

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  • Tchakounté Njoda Mathurin & MBAM Ulrich Gaetan, 2016. "Labour Force Participation of Cameroonians in Informal Sector," International Journal of Innovation and Economic Development, Inovatus Services Ltd., vol. 2(2), pages 43-62, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:mgs:ijoied:v:2:y:2016:i:2:p:43-62
    DOI: 10.18775/ijied.1849-7551-7020.2015.22.2005
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    1. Sanjay RODE, 2017. "The Effect Of Education On Income And Nature Of Employment For The Informal Sector Workers In Mumbai Metropolitan Region," Management Research and Practice, Research Centre in Public Administration and Public Services, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 9(2), pages 27-46, June.

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    Keywords

    Informal employment; LFPR; Poverty; Age; Urbanization;
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    JEL classification:

    • M00 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - General - - - General

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