¿Hasta qué punto y cómo puede conceptualizarse el trabajo informal?

Abstract

This article will question the notion of informal work in order to know how far it can be considered as a concept. Indeed, the International Labour Organization’s definition of the informal work concept has clearly an operational purpose. However, the reality of the working world in Sub-Saharan Africa widely extends beyond such a statistical definition. How can we talk then about a form of work that does not seem to respond strictly to the reference work norms in a strict sense in a market and legal oriented society? How far can a bottom-up definition, starting from micro-activity, apprehends informal work? In this perspective, how can we conceive the relationship between the development and the specific rationalities of informal work?

Keywords

• informal work
• concept
• development
• Sub-Saharan Africa