The Informal Sector Recovery Plan for Botswana 2020 aims to support the recovery of the informal sector from the impact of Covid-19 in Botswana. It is a compliment to the two “deep dive” Private Sector and Social Protection Recovery Plans The Informal Sector Recovery Plan is in two parts, Part 1 sets out the Analysis and Recommendations and Part 2, the Action Plan.
Part 1: Analysis and Recommendations:
It provides an overview of the informal sector in Botswana, estimating that the informal sector contributes around 5.3% of the country’s annual GDP. And it proposes a broad and inclusive definition of the informal sector, accommodating dynamic changes and recognizing goals such as decent work and formalization.
Part 2: Action Plan:
It outlines specific measures to be taken, aiming to prioritize the needs of informal sector participants and focusing on building economic resilience for informal workers.
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