INNOVATION FOR THE INFORMAL SECTOR IN THE ERA OF COVID-19

Résumé

In December 2019, China announced its first case of infection with the new coronavirus (covid-19). Quickly, the infection spread to other parts of the world and more than 170 countries were affected. The world is experiencing a totally unexpected health crisis. However, economically and socially, the impact is considerable. So what if we took the opportunity (Covid-19) to reconnect more closely with the informal sector? Many people have been hit hard by this unprecedented crisis. 62% of the world's workforce cannot afford the privilege of confinement, or more than 2 billion people depend on informal activities (International Labor Organization 2020).  We must remember that in many parts of the world, informality is the norm rather than the exception? It covers work or activities in the production and sale of goods and services that are not regulated or protected by the state. Most informal workers do not choose to work voluntarily, but it is for the most part a survival strategy and they are unable to find decent work. The objective of our article is to present the work of some researchers related to innovation and the informal sector in the era of Covid-19 and finally propose an analytical reading in order to remedy the current situation.