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Promoting informal businesses in Africa: insights from an entrepreneurial journey in Mafalala: Mozambique

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  • Wilfred Isak April

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Under the colonial rule the Portuguese with little education and relative small income colonised Mozambique. Even at independence the country was unable to witnessed significant growth due to the Marxist dictatorship. This is evident in a very popular neighbourhood called Mafalala in Maputo: Mozambique where changes appear to be minimal after independence. This chapter will give an exploratory account of entrepreneurial initiatives of the people in the neighbourhood of Mafalala. In addition, the chapter will highlight some of the major milestones which the communities achieved in this 21st century. The chapter utilises primary data mainly from participant observation, life stories and interviews with the communities of Mafalala. It is clear from this study that the people of Mafalala have the strong desire for self-sustenance and desire to rebuild their community and improve their livelihoods. Without a doubt a lot needs to happen, but the people of Mafalala are willing to take that first step in the right direction.

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  • Wilfred Isak April, 2020. "Promoting informal businesses in Africa: insights from an entrepreneurial journey in Mafalala: Mozambique," International Journal of Business and Globalisation, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 25(3), pages 349-360.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbglo:v:25:y:2020:i:3:p:349-360
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