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South Africa’s Waste Pickers Creating Jobs and Fighting Poverty

By:
Musa Chamane
Date:
  • Article Title: South Africa’s Waste Pickers Creating Jobs and Fighting Poverty
  • Title of Journal: South African Labour Bulletin
  • Vol #: 33
  • Issue #: 2
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Informal Economy Theme
Organizing & Organizations
Informal Economy Topic
Livelihoods
Occupational group
Waste Pickers
Language
English
Publication Type
Journal Articles

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