The Informal Apprenticeship Miracle: A Case for Mbare-Magaba Informal Industry, Zimbabwe

The economic turbulence faced by Zimbabwe in the first decade of the 21st century culminated in almost total demise of the formal industry. Concomitantly, this resulted in the emergence and proliferation of the informal industry as an alternative solution. This study explored the training strategies...

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Published in:Eastern Africa social science research review 2017-06, Vol.33 (2), p.43-56
Main Authors: Wonder, Muchabaiwa, Tenson, Muyambo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
21st century
Apprenticeship
Constructivism
Economic growth
Gender differences
Human capital
Informal economy
Literature reviews
Manufacturers
Manufacturing
Neocolonialism
Pedagogy
Qualitative research
Skills
Strategies
Studies
Textiles
Training
Vocational education
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Summary:The economic turbulence faced by Zimbabwe in the first decade of the 21st century culminated in almost total demise of the formal industry. Concomitantly, this resulted in the emergence and proliferation of the informal industry as an alternative solution. This study explored the training strategies and approaches employed in the informal manufacturing industry. The study adopted the qualitative research paradigm to collect, present and analyse data. Findings from the study point to the efficacy of the informal apprenticeship in terms of human capital development and hence this skills training approach becomes the main trajectory to economic recovery for Zimbabwe.
ISSN:1027-1775
1684-4173
1684-4173
DOI:10.1353/eas.2017.0008