Effect of Evictions on the Performance of Urban-Based Vendor Firms: A Case Study of Dar es Salaam city, Tanzania

Abstract

In November 2021, the Dar es Salaam City Council (DCC) initiated a campaign aimed at regaining pavements and other public spaces. The initiative aimed at maintaining cleanliness and order in the city resulting in the removal of female pavement vendors, among others, due to the implementation of restrictions on the unauthorized areas. This study analyzes the effect of the street clean-up initiative in Dar es Salaam, focusing specifically on the relocated areas. Surveys and questionnaires were used to collect data from 133 displaced female pavement vendors. A cross-sectional research design was utilized, and Multiple Linear Regression analysis was applied to achieve definitive results. The findings indicated a positive and significant effect of eviction on the performance of urban-based vendor firms. This finding enhances Modernist theory by highlighting the importance of a robust policy formulation process for inclusive urban development. This process is essential for addressing Goal 5 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which seeks to eliminate discrimination and violence against women and girls, thus aligning with the objectives of social work both globally and in Tanzania.

Key Words: Effect, eviction, performance, urban-based firms, Dar es Salaam