Development andCooperation
Informal workers deserve to be shielded from shocks such as sickness and unemployment
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
Why success regarding SDG target for road safety hinges on Africa
African societies are the most vulnerable when disasters strike
Aid organisations call for high-income countries to support developing countries in social protection
Sub-Saharan health-care systems tend to be weak, but vaccinations help to make people’s lives safer
African mRNA vaccine production may yet face hurdles because of intellectual-property rights Webheadline: Coronavirus: unresolved vaccine issues
Resilience depends more on strong institutions than on purchasing power
Government officials pay too little attention to fire hazards in Nepal
Violent crime is a much bigger threat in Rio than in Hamburg or London
For the privileged few, gated communities provide a refuge from violent crime in Brazil
