India’s informal sector is the backbone of the economy

Houston does not look like the American Dream right now

Small and medium-sized enterprises need innovative financing options – and crowdfunding is one

The development of national African crowdfunding platforms needs to be gradual

Crowdfunded projects are financed by large numbers of backers

The paradigm shift towards sustainability must go ahead at full speed

The international finance institution AfDB is rising to its responsibility in view of climate change

Africa is the world region most vulnerable to global warming and deserves support from donor governments

Foreign mediation would be useful in Caracas – but unlikely to happen

King Salman of Saudi Arabia announced a comprehensive reform programme, whether it will go smoothly is doubtful