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Record Nr.

UNINA9910915747703321

Autore

M'Bemba Ndoumba Gaston

Titolo

Femmes et Petits Commerces du Fleuve Congo Entre Brazzaville et Kinshasa

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Paris : , : Editions L'Harmattan, , 2021

©2021

ISBN

2-14-016899-2

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (285 pages)

Collana

Études Africaines Series

Soggetti

Women merchants

Informal sector (Economics)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Francese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores the informal commerce led by women between Brazzaville and Kinshasa, the two closest capitals in the world separated by the Congo River. It delves into the significant role these women play in the economies of both cities, highlighting their resilience and the challenges they face. The author examines how these female traders act as a bridge between the two cities, fostering cultural and economic exchanges. The book is intended for an audience interested in African urban sociology and gender studies, offering insights into the dynamics of urbanity and informal economies in Africa.