African governments and their formal business sectors often hold up the informal sector as the nemesis of formalised growth and organised development – yet for many citizens on the continent (and elsewhere),...
artisanal mining
Digging their way out of trouble
Despite the hard work, informal mining in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo offers many poor people an opportunity of an income Aristide* starts his day by making the long walk from his home to the mine. It’s...
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