Textile Partnership has achieved results, but more can be done

German government’s Green Button initiative could do even more to ensure social standards

The implications of an important social-media platform depending on a billionaire’s whims

Many workers in textile and garments manufacturing are exposed to health risks they do not understand

An important book explores how the super-rich live, and why their wealth harms us all

Many informal workers cannot afford to pay cost-covering contributions, so cross-subsidisation is often needed

Increased use of mobile phones and mobile payment systems opens up unexpected possibilities for insuring disadvantaged people

In times of climate crisis and pandemic, low-income groups worldwide need better access to affordable insurance

Informal workers deserve to be shielded from shocks such as sickness and unemployment

Debt swaps can help countries achieve climate goals, but they are not a panacea