Contested Space: Street Trading, Public Space, and Livelihoods in Developing Countries

Focusing on the survival strategies of street traders in four developing cities—Dar Es Salaam, Kumasi, Maseru, and Kathmandu—this book delves into their interactions with city governments. It highlights the challenges faced by these traders and discusses the practical and policy implications for managing street commerce in a way that supports impoverished communities. Through research findings, it offers insights into the complexities of urban governance and the informal economy.