# New research has warned that South Africa’s economic policies are failing informal traders. The study by economists David Campbell Francis and Siphelele Ngidi highlights five key priorities, including macroeconomic stability, efficient administration, fair competition, inclusive governance and improved infrastructure. The researchers say informal traders remain marginalised despite their major contribution to the economy. They urge policymakers to recognise the sector as vital for job creation, resilience and sustainable local economic growth across communities.
New research shows policy gaps leave informal traders behind