Driven by right-wing populist forces, the EU is tightening its asylum rules. Doing so is wrong for political, moral and economic reasons

Frustrated by a lack of opportunities at home, many educated Bangladeshis are seeking work in foreign countries

Zambian traders and consumers love the diversity of Chinese products that are readily available at affordable prices

World Bank development report presents policymakers with solutions for managing global migration

Grasshoppers are a protein-rich popular food in Uganda, but their numbers are dwindling

Destructive mining practice led to extensive deforestation, water pollution and land degradation, causing substantial irreversible damage to Ghana’s natural resources and threatening the livelihoods of rural dwellers.

Migrating can be an empowering experience for women but also involves considerable hardship. Policy action is needed to improve their opportunities

For farmers the birds are a pest, for some women they serve as a livelihood

Growers in Burundi complain that the price they receive for tea is too low. They demand more money

Malawi’s food processing industry has great potential but cannot keep up with demand. Cooperatives can be part of the solution