| ID | 196320 |
| Title Proper | Precarious Youth and Everyday Improvisation in Kinshasa |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mesa, Héritier |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In Kinshasa, chronic crises and lack of access to employment, quality education, and other resources contribute to the social exclusion of a growing number of disadvantaged young people. They are deprived of the possibilities of leading a decent life and alienated from both the market and legitimate authorities. Despite their social, political, and economic marginalization, many of these precarious Congolese youth have proved adept at improvising livelihoods in the informal economy and seek out ways to be agents of social change. |
| `In' analytical Note | Current History Vol. 123, No.853; May 2024: p.163–168 |
| Journal Source | Current History Vol: 123 No 853 |
| Key Words | Political Participation ; Democratic Republic of Congo ; Informal Economy ; Kinshasa ; Precarious youth ; Social improvisation |