Abstract
In low-income settings, the informal economy is a practical alternative to work and employment for persons with disabilities. However, the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the informal economy. This study aimed to explore the experiences of women with psychosocial disabilities in Kenya during the pandemic. We found that the pandemic worsened their experiences of work and employment, and they did not receive any social welfare or support from the government. Our findings suggest that pandemic management must adopt inclusive and context-sensitive approaches that support persons with psychosocial disabilities. Social welfare and protection for persons with disabilities are relevant for socio-economic empowerment and inclusion.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1018-1027 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of International Development |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Early online date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This project was supported by the Voice Empowerment Grant #507997.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 The Authors. Journal of International Development published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Funding
This project was supported by the Voice Empowerment Grant #507997.
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Keywords
- COVID-19
- inclusive employment
- Kenya
- psychosocial disability
- social welfare and protection
- women
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