Dr Nkechi Owoo from the University of Ghana says that in both South Africa (SA) and Ghana, a large part of the workforce-particularly women-remains in the informal sector, where labour protections, benefits, and job security are limited or non-existent.

She made the remarks while presenting a joint Ghana-SA research project titled Gendered Aspects of Economic Security at Stellenbosch Business School, where key policy recommendations were also being discussed.

Channel Africa's economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

Dr Nkechi Owoo from the University of Ghana says that in both South Africa (SA) and Ghana, a large part of the workforce-particularly women-remains in the informal sector, where labour protections, benefits, and job security are limited or non-existent.
She made the remarks while presenting a joint Ghana-SA research project titled Gendered Aspects of Economic Security at Stellenbosch Business School, where key policy recommendations were also being discussed.
Channel Africa's economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.