Urban resilience strategies utilized by informal business during Covid 19 pandemic. A case of Glenview home industry.
- Author
- Kunzekwenyika , Munashe M
- Title
- Urban resilience strategies utilized by informal business during Covid 19 pandemic. A case of Glenview home industry.
- Abstract
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to businesses globally, particularly to informal sector enterprises that typically lack formal support systems and resources. This study explores the urban resilience strategies employed by informal businesses during the pandemic, focusing on the case of Glenview Home Industry, a key informal business hub. By examining the coping mechanisms, adaptive strategies, and innovative practices adopted by these businesses, this research aims to highlight how informal entrepreneurs navigated the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic. A qualitative method was used, with a sample size of 20 key informants, including 10 informal business owners, 5 government officials and 5 representatives from non-organizations. Semi –structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted to gather data. Including interviews and case studies, the study identifies critical factors such as resourcefulness, community networks. The findings underscore the importance of social capital, government support, and informal networks in enhancing the resilience of urban informal businesses. Additionally, the study suggests that urban resilience frameworks need to integrate informal sector strategies to foster long-term sustainability in post-pandemic recovery efforts.
- Date
- March 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- COVID-19 pandemic, urban resilience
- Supervisor
- Ms V Supu
- Item sets
- Department of Peace and Governance
