Gender equality matters in both the formal and the informal economy, for example when it comes to finance

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

In Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, many farms face an uncertain future

Tanzanian women are defying the gender stereotype and working as bus conductors

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

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