Building markets between institutional discontinuities: Intermediation between formal and informal sectors in developing countries

IF 1.2 Q4 MANAGEMENT

Africa Journal of Management Pub Date : 2022-03-08 DOI:10.1080/23322373.2022.2039052

J. Luiz, Baldwin Guchu

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Abstract

ABSTRACT We explore the role of an intermediary, Palladium, in Zimbabwe as it bridges the divide between formal and informal sectors and the process through which it connects these sectors. We conduct in-depth, qualitative interviews structured around our case study of the market building activities of the Livelihoods and Food Security Program in rural Zimbabwe. Recognizing the institutional discontinuities, whereby activities in the formal and informal sectors do not necessarily connect, brings the role of intermediaries to the fore, as they attempt to bridge these divides by leveraging resources and engaging in collaborative arrangements through institutional work. This institutional intermediation is operationalized through processes of rationalization and trust building. We highlight the role of intermediation that reinforces an emergent basis for multi-stakeholder approaches to solve complex problems in Africa – involving private actors, community leaders, and the state – towards shaping ways of building more efficient markets for marginalized groups and facilitating market activity.

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在制度不连续性之间建立市场:发展中国家正规部门和非正规部门之间的中介

摘要：我们探讨了中介机构Palladium在津巴布韦的作用，它弥合了正规部门和非正规部门之间的鸿沟，以及连接这些部门的过程。我们围绕津巴布韦农村生计和粮食安全计划的市场建设活动进行了深入、定性的访谈。认识到正式部门和非正规部门的活动不一定联系在一起的体制不连续性，使中介机构的作用凸显出来，因为它们试图通过利用资源和通过体制工作参与合作安排来弥合这些分歧。这种机构中介是通过合理化和建立信任的进程来运作的。我们强调中介的作用，它加强了多方利益攸关方解决非洲复杂问题的紧急基础，包括私人行为者、社区领导人和国家，以形成为边缘化群体建立更高效市场和促进市场活动的方式。

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Africa Journal of Management Business, Management and Accounting-Business and International Management

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2.80

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15.40%

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