The informal sector is an important segment of any economy, contributing a considerable share to the national revenue through taxes. But more importantly, it helps many people earn a decent livelihood, making it worth venturing into.
However, in Rwanda the sector is largely unexplored since many people prefer jobs where they are underpaid or even mistreated by their employers than quit and face the risks involved with starting their own small business.
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