The aim of this study is to assess the impact of street trading in the urban market: a case study of Terminus. This is achieved through the following objectives: 1) to identify the socio-economic variables influencing street trading within the Terminus market; 2) to examine the pattern of street trading in the study area; 3) to assess the environmental implication of street trading within the study area.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Research Problem
1.3 Aim and Objectives
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Conceptual Framework
2.2.1 Concept of Street Trading
2.2.2 Causes of Street Trading
2.2.3 Place Concept
2.3 Theoretical Framework
2.3.1 Marxian Economic Theory
2.3.2 Central Place Theory
2.3.3 Waste Hierarchy Theory
2.3.4 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory
2.4 Literature Review
2.4.1 The Perceptions of the Role Street Traders Play
2.4.2 Predisposing Influence of Street Trading
2.4.3 Patterns and Composition of Street Trading
2.4.4 Defining informal street trading
2.4.5 Growth of informal street trading
2.4.6 Sessional
2.4.7 Festivity
2.4.8 Permanently
2.5 The solution to street trading
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.3 Population of the study
3.4 Sample size
3.5 Research methodology
3.6 Research instrument
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND DATA ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Data analysis
4.2.1 Administered Questionnaire
4.2.2 Sex of Respondents
4.2.3 Age Composition of Respondents
4.2.4 Educational level of Respondents
4.2.5 Ethnicity of Respondents
4.2.6 Type of Commodities Sold
4.2.7 Capital Base of Trade
4.2.8 Sales per day
4.2.9 Mode of Conveyance of Goods
4.2.10 Reasons for not using designated shops
4.2.11 Engagement in other works apart from Trading.
4.3 Summary of Major Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
Research Objectives and Topics
This study aims to assess the impact of street trading on the urban market environment, specifically focusing on the Terminus market in Nigeria, to identify economic drivers and infrastructure conflicts.
- The socio-economic variables influencing street vendors within the urban market.
- Examination of trading patterns and logistics within the study area.
- Assessment of the environmental implications caused by informal street trading.
- Development of strategies to integrate informal trade with sustainable urban planning.
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1.1 Background to the Study
Street trading plays a great role in the distribution of goods and services of many cities/town of the world and has been defined by scholars based on their perspectives. According to Crosss J., (2000), streets traders are those people who offer goods and services for sale on primary streets or pavement. Bogoro A. G., et al. (2012), defined street trading as a form of squatting; it involves perpetual displaying of goods along roadsides which may occur within established market places or outside, the intersection of major roads. Notwithstanding the problems constituted or caused by street trading, it plays a major role in the economic development of the third world countries. It has also contributed directly and indirectly to the urban growth and its impact is been felt both positively and negatively.
In view of the above problems this paper is set out to investigate issues like causes and effects of street trading, and suggest possible solutions to the identified problems.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: Outlines the background of street trading as a global phenomenon, the research problem in the Nigerian context, and the objectives of the current study.
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW: Explores theoretical frameworks such as Marxian Economic Theory and Central Place Theory, while reviewing previous studies on the socio-economic and environmental impacts of street trading.
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Details the case study approach used to gather data on street traders, including population sampling and study area description.
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND DATA ANALYSIS: Analyzes the survey data collected from respondents, covering demographic profiles, trading patterns, and economic conditions.
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Synthesizes the core research findings and provides policy recommendations for city authorities to manage street trading effectively.
Keywords
Street trading, informal sector, urban development, socioeconomic, Nigeria, environmental impact, street vendor, market regulation, poverty, employment, urban planning, Jos Terminus, infrastructure, retail, marginalization
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research focuses on the impact of street trading within the urban market environment, specifically using the Terminus market as a case study to examine both the economic survival strategies of traders and the environmental consequences for the city.
What are the main thematic areas covered?
The study covers the conceptualization of street trading, its causes (poverty, unemployment), the environmental effects (waste, congestion), and the socio-economic profiles of those involved in the sector.
What is the main objective of the study?
The main objective is to identify the socio-economic variables influencing street trading, examine activity patterns, and assess the environmental implications to suggest viable management solutions for urban planners.
Which methodology does the research employ?
The researcher utilizes a case study approach, conducting surveys via administered questionnaires to extract deep insights into the life experiences, economic factors, and challenges of street traders.
What does the main body of the work address?
The main body addresses the theoretical underpinnings (such as historical and economic theories), reviews extensive literature on street vending in developing nations, and presents empirical data gathered from the field.
What are the key descriptive characteristics of this study?
Key terms defining the work include informal sector dynamics, urban sustainability, street vendor logistics, and infrastructural policy requirements within rapidly urbanizing environments like Nigeria.
How does the study link poverty to street trading?
The study links street trading to poverty by analyzing how economic hardship and a lack of formal job opportunities force individuals—often from low-income backgrounds—to utilize public spaces for survival-driven commercial activity.
What is the author's suggested approach for city authorities?
The author suggests that instead of purely punitive measures like eviction, authorities should recognize street vendors as economic contributors and implement urban designs that provide infrastructure, such as sanitary facilities and designated market spaces, to support their livelihoods.
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- Timothy Christopher (Autor), 2022, The Impact of Street Market Trading on Urban Markets, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1284525
