Workers there say they are avoiding going outside, and using rideshares instead of public transportation.

Who hasn't heard someone ask, "How much for cash?" While it may seem harmless, research reveals such demands contribute to a growing culture of informality in business. This "gray" economy, where ...

Ramos, 52, who is in the U.S. illegally, is among the hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the region who lack official work authorization and instead find jobs in the vast informal economy.

By Eurasianet Uzbekistan’s GDP grew at an estimated 6.5% rate in 2024, according to an annual report prepared by the ...

The informal economy in Zimbabwe has long been a significant part of the country’s economic landscape. With estimates suggesting that over 90% of the workforce is engaged in informal activities ...

There is no doubt that Zambia’s current size of the informal sector carries significant economic costs, and this article will outline those costs to encourage authorities to prioritize solving this ...

The growth of the informal economy has resulted in the shrinking of the tax base, and the government is taking measures to increase formalization. Finance, Economic Development and Investment ...

Mbare Musika has long been a symbol of Zimbabwe's informal economy, an epicentre where thousands of traders have earned a living, supported families, and contributed to the country's economy. It has ...