A study conducted in the Peruvian Amazon by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that, if not properly conducted, formalization of small-scale mining operations could create more ...

In an attempt to mitigate the risks associated with the increasing prevalence of informal mining – including inadequate environmental management, poor health and safety provision and escalating ...

Last weekend was the fifth anniversary of the infamous demonetization imposed on the country. While it is still unclear what the real objective of the exercise was, it certainly did not meet any of ...

Much has been written about the performance of the FMCG sector, however, despite a lot of work the industry is still grappling. To emerge stronger, it is imperative that the FMCG sector needs an ...

Transition towards formalization and urbanization not only benefits the economy, it also has benefits for the larger good of society. The state and society in Pakistan needs to move towards even ...

One of the biggest challenges facing the Indian economy is the size of the informal sector. The present government, more than any other, has taken upon itself to punish those in the informal economy.

The recent taxi strike in Cape Town was a reminder of the importance of the taxi industry to the city’s economy and to the lives of its residents. The strike brought the city to a standstill, and it ...

"Reporma Ngayon, Ligtas na Pagmimina Bukas! (Reforms Today, Safe Mining Tomorrow!)" This was the resounding call of more than 200 representatives from 59 ...

Among western Balkan countries, Kosovo had the largest growth in tax revenue in percent of GDP over 2021-22. While part of this strong performance could be explained by increased activity, surging ...