Femmes et Petits Commerces du Fleuve Congo Entre Brazzaville et Kinshasa / Gaston M'Bemba Ndoumba.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

M'Bemba-Ndoumba, Gaston, author.

Series:

Études africaines (Harmattan (Firm))

Études Africaines Series

Language:

French

Subjects (All):

Small business--Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Small business.

Small business--Congo (Brazzaville)--Brazzaville.

Women-owned business enterprises--Democratic Republic of the Congo--Kinshasa.

Women-owned business enterprises.

Women-owned business enterprises--Congo (Brazzaville)--Brazzavile.

Businesswomen--Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Businesswomen.

Businesswomen--Congo (Brazzaville).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (285 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Paris, France : L'Harmattan, [2021]

Summary:

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. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9782140168994

2140168992