Large water tanks are a blessing in case of water shortage in Zimbabwe, but also have downsides

For informal businesses, state absence means people can only trust those who are close to them

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

In cities like Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire, many people rely on informal work but the conditions of employment are precarious

The flooding in July 2021 could have been less disastrous if the authorities had learned from the past and from other countries

Government officials pay too little attention to fire hazards in Nepal

Poor enforcement of building codes, inadequate zoning controls and deficient infrastructure add up to significant fire hazards in Nepal

President Joe Biden so far has failed to get Congress to pass important climate policies

In Côte d’Ivoire’s commercial capital, a harsh eviction policy has made life more difficult for low-income communities

Slums are growing rapidly in many cities in low-income countries. A new study sheds light on who profits from the informal property market