📢 On the African CSO Platform: Exploring Zimbabwe’s Informal Economy Tax Reform Samuel Wadzai, Executive Director of Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET), shares critical insights on Zimbabwe’s decision to impose a mandatory tax on its informal economy, an economic segment that accounts for over 90% of the country’s workforce. While the move seeks to expand the national tax base, Wadzai raises important questions about its fairness, potential impact on livelihoods, and the need for inclusive policy design and outlines practical steps to support the sector’s transition to formality, in line with ILO Recommendation 204. 🔍 Key takeaways: -Enable access to microfinance and business services -Expand social protection for informal workers 📲 Read the full article on the African CSO Platform: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/VISETArticle #AfricanCSOPlatform #Zimbabwe #InformalEconomy #TaxReform #CSOVoices #Transparency #EPICAfrica #ILO204 (fb)

On the African CSO Platform: How Pig Farming Is Powering Economic Growth in Meru County Village HopeCore International shares an inspiring case study on the 10-member Kawaki Elders Self-Help Group in Meru County, Kenya who are transforming pig farming into a powerful wealth-building venture. Supported through HopeCore’s Micro Enterprise Program, the group accessed over $7,500 in funding, training, and financial guidance to launch a pig farming initiative that’s already yielding high returns and expanding local market access. 🔍 Highlights from the story: -Leveraging table banking and soft loans for sustainable investment -Pig farming chosen for its low maintenance, quick returns, and market demand -Ambitious plans for value addition and direct-to-market pork products 📲 Read the full story now on the African CSO Platform: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/VillageHopeCorePigFarming #AfricanCSOPlatform #PigFarming #VillageHopeCore #CSOVoices #EconomicEmpowerment #MeruCounty #Livelihoods #SocialImpact #EPICAfrica (fb)