1. The Informal Sector
LO – To understand the characteristics of the informal economy and know why it exists

2. Key questions What is the informal sector of economy?
Give three examples of the types of jobs found in this sector
What are the main causes of the growth of this economy?
What does the term paratransit mean?
What benefits does the informal sector create
What are some of the disadvantages?
How can it lead to a cycle of poverty?
Provide a short summary of the problems seen in Dhaka in Bangladesh