Lifts Quote by Winnie Byanyima
“What is concerning is that work in the informal sector is characterised by vulnerability, low wages and no rights. So it is not the way that we lift people out of poverty in Africa.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: African Poverty Forum, Winnie Byanyima, 2019
Informal sector work is insecure and low‑paid, offering little path out of poverty.
In simple terms: Informal jobs trap people in poverty.
Key Takeaway
Promote formal employment and workers’ rights.
Themes
poverty
labor rights
economic development
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- NGO programs
- government policy
- community advocacy
Key Concepts
informal economy
vulnerability
policy reform
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can protect informal workers?
- How to transition workers to formal sectors?
A Different Perspective
Formal jobs may be scarce in some regions.
