An Exploration Of Coping Strategies Of Street Vendors In A Hyperinflationary Environment Of 2018-2019: A Case Of Mvuma

ABSTRACT

The thesis explored the coping strategies of street vendors in a hyperinflation of 2018-2019 in

Mvuma town. It explored the copying strategies adopted by street vendors in reducing the

impact of hyperinflation to their livelihood. To find coping strategies of street vendors, the

research identified the vending activities in Mvuma, the challenges faced by street vendors and

strategies they apply to overcome them. Structuration theory was used to enhance the

theoretical understanding of critical issues under investigation. Qualitative research method

was deployed in this study, interviews were used to collect data. This study unearths the

copying strategies used by street vendors to sustain their livelihoods in Mvuma. The research

proposes an in-depth understanding of street vendors’ operational environment. It establishes

that street vending has played an important role in employing many urbanites in Zimbabwe

against the high unemployment rates in the country at large. Therefore, there is need for

improving infrastructure for street vending as well as facilitating credit facilities to street

vendors

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