Project Lead: Dennis Frenchman
Project Description: To connect with policymakers at the local, national, and international scale as well as development organizations to understand their interest in research around street vending and to share research results. This will be accomplished by holding a workshop in Durban, South Africa. At this workshop researchers will present granular, dynamic and grounded research to help cities create more appropriate policy interventions for informal markets in Durban.
IPL Support: Researching contacts, reviewing conference agenda and policy documents, logistical support, and communications training.