Halal Quote by Tarek Osman
““hiwala's expansion in the 1980s and 1990s, when hundreds of offices were set up across Egypt, was exponential. In a few years, the halal hiwala became the main (sometimes the only) interface through which hundreds of thousands of families were receiving their livelihood from absent fathers and brothers.””
About This Quote
Source Report: Economic study on Egypt, 2005
The expansion of halal hiwala offices became a crucial support system for families lacking male providers.
In simple terms: Halal hiwala grew to help families without fathers.
Key Takeaway
Recognize informal networks' economic role.
Themes
economic resilience
family support
informal sector
social safety
Egypt
migration
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
economic
social
When to use this quote
- urban poverty
- family remittances
- community aid programs
Key Concepts
social capital
informal economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can formal policies support these networks?
- What risks do families face without such support?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on informal systems can be unstable.
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