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VINTAGE OR VIOLENCE

A DEGREE IS AN EXPENSIVE RECEIPT

Jul 23, 2021
Guest Faridah Ali, a second-hand clothing boutique owner, reflects on her entry into the business, her education in the Social Sciences, and the challenges faced by university-educated Ugandans. Topics discussed include the impact of secondhand clothes on Uganda's textile industry, the limited career opportunities for many people, and the importance of studying entrepreneurialism.
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  • Many university-educated young people in Uganda are turning to informal industries, like the second-hand clothing trade, due to a lack of formal job opportunities.
  • Entrepreneurship and vocational training are becoming important pathways for individuals in Uganda to create their own opportunities and overcome high unemployment rates.

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The Impact of Secondhand Clothes on Uganda's Textile Industry

The podcast episode explores the impact of secondhand clothes on Uganda's textile industry. It highlights that many graduates in Uganda struggle to find formal employment, leading them to work in the secondhand clothing trade. The episode features interviews with individuals who studied fields such as clinical medicine and civil engineering, but are now working as taxi operators, tailors, and secondhand clothes sellers. It provides insights into the daily life of secondhand clothes sellers, their purchasing process, and their goals for the future.

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