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Extension of the Pension Scheme Coverage to Informal Groups: A Case of Fishing Groups in Tanzania

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The study investigates fishermen’s perceptions toward contribution to the pension scheme. It explores conditions that examine the influence of the fishermen on voluntary donations to a pension scheme through informal social organisations. In Dar Es Salaam, informal economy workers operate to provide protection, particularly given their vulnerability and income insecurities. Qualitative techniques were used to collect data through interviews with informal economy actors involving fishermen operations in Dar es Salaam. Furthermore, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) was interviewed. The study shows that the reform of NSSF for the private sector has provided a powerful platform for informal sector actors to enroll on the pension scheme. Enrolments, registrations, and benefits regulations have become easy for informal actors in joining the NSSF. The study recommends that the informal sector actors be incorporated through informal organisations and urged to join NSSF.

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  • Nyagwegwe Chaulo Wango, 2023. "Extension of the Pension Scheme Coverage to Informal Groups: A Case of Fishing Groups in Tanzania," European Journal of Development Studies, European Open Science, vol. 3(3), pages 57-63, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:develo:v:3:y:2023:i:3:id:15251
    DOI: 10.24018/ejdevelop.2023.3.3.251
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    1. Willmore, Larry, 2007. "Universal Pensions for Developing Countries," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 35(1), pages 24-51, January.
    2. Nyagwegwe Chaulo Wango & Winston Edward Massam & Tatu Mtwangi Limbumba & Colman T. Msoka & Wilbard Kombe, 2022. "Exploring Social Protection Opportunities through Everyday Navigations of Women Informal Workers: The Case of Buguruni Food Vending Network in Dar Es Salaam," International Journal of Regional Development, Macrothink Institute, vol. 9(2), pages 1-1, December.
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