In Pakistan, informal waste pickers manage about 50 % of municipal waste

The export of secondhand clothing has been criticised, but it has advantages, particularly for low-income people

Instead of having shiny infrastructure projects, Kenyans would prefer to have more financial support from the government

Governments and donor agencies worldwide do a great deal to strengthen the formal economy – but not all their efforts are crowned with success

Indonesian economist says social infrastructure is more important than hard infrastructure

For informal businesses, state absence means people can only trust those who are close to them

Why men are closer to achieving a good work-life balance than women

A sustainable rural city creates employment opportunities for rural dwellers in Uganda

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

Mostly women pick cotton in Pakistan – they are poorly paid and exposed to health risks