For example, labor in mining sites in resource-rich countries is highly precarious. ... Another case of labor at the outskirts of the formal market economy sustaining global supply of minerals.

He described cooperatives, at the heart of this economy, as essential “gateways from the informal to the formal economy,” forming […] The post Akhannouch: cooperatives key to formalizing ...

In Peru, for example, foreign trade has become one of the main engines of economic growth, development and poverty reduction. Last year, we registered a new record in our exports, with more than ...

The informal sector in the Philippines, often overshadowed by the formal economy, is a vital force driving the country’s growth and resilience. Philstar.com HOME ...

Extending formal benefits and protections to the informal sector can unlock their full potential, leading to heightened productivity, economic growth, and a more inclusive economy.

The risks of bringing informal businesses into formal economy. The Prabowo administration's bold plan to tax the underground economy could backfire, exacerbating already existing challenges like ...