Murray-Cooke, Noeleen2024-04-122024-04-122024-092024-03-31*S2024http://hdl.handle.net/2263/95497DOI: https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.25514740.v1Dissertation (MSocSci (Development Studies))--University of Pretoria, 2024.Street vending business plays a significant role in Dar es Salaam City's informal economy, providing livelihoods and local food accessibility. However, the government still views street vendors as a nuisance to the city rather than a contributor to national economic growth. This study aimed to identify the challenges, problems, and prospects of street vending in Dar es Salaam. It applied a qualitative case study method with a descriptive cross-sectional design. The study utilised purposive and snowball sampling methods to collect data from 50 street vendors at Mwenge Coca-Cola and Bunju B markets in Kinondoni Municipality, as well as seven key government and non-government informants. The study findings showed that the challenges and problems of street vending included a lack of access to credit and financial services from relevant institutions, a lack of unity and cooperation among vendors, environmental adversities, and political discord between stakeholders. The study suggests increasing training and education for capacity building and strengthening a participatory approach for street vending businesses in Dar es Salaam.en© 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria.UCTDStreet vendingUrban policies and regulationsDar es Salaam citySustainable DevelopmentStreet vendingChallenges and problems of street vendorsUrban planningSustainable Development Goals (SDGs)SDG-08: Decent work and economic growthHumanities theses SDG-08SDG-11: Sustainable cities and communitiesHumanities theses SDG-11Dissertationu21731617https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.25514740.v1.