Drivers of Socioeconomic inequality in the workplace in South Saharan Africa.
Bodhi undertook a collaborative qualitative research exercise for to understand key determinants of socioeconomic background in Sub-Saharan Africa and barriers to participation in the formal economy in seven priority countries: Nigeria, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Malawi, Senegal, South Africa, and Zambia. The aim of the exercise was to identify regionally relevant and viable interventions by examining the influence of Social Economic Barriers (SEB) on career opportunities, workplace behaviour, and work delivery. This research supported a socio-economic sensitive approach and contribute to enhancing the understanding of SEB in Sub-Saharan Africa through evidence generation. It employed a multi-method qualitative approach, including a comprehensive desk review and primary data collection through key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and co-creation workshops, with a strong emphasis on contextualisation and ethical considerations.
