Entries tagged ‘Informal City’
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A Handshake Industry for Centuries, Domestic Work Gets Formalized
A new law formalizing household work in the Philippines has some domestic workers wondering how government will fit into an industry long built on personal relationships.
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The Marketplace That Ate Lima’s Beach
Agua Dulce, Lima’s most popular waterfront getaway, now has so many vendors that it’s become more of a shopping center than a respite from the city.
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Underground Mp3 Trade Brings Music to Accra’s Ears
In a city where music is a way of life — but internet access is not — secretive mp3 sellers prowl city streets, providing dance-addicted Ghanaians their fix.
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The Real Crime Problem Lies in the Formal World
In a guest blog post, Sheela Patel, advocate for the urban poor, argues that if illegal activity is a problem in informal settlements and economies, it’s nothing compared to the rampant crime in the formal sector.
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The Informal World’s Crime Problem Cannot Be Overlooked
In a guest blog post, Jamaican author and political commentator Hume N. Johnson argues that, despite its advantages for the poor, the informal sector harbors an active criminal element that must be dealt with.
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Slum-Based Radio Stations Pioneer an Underserved Media Market
Pamoja FM has been talking politics and blasting out reggae from Kibera since 2007. And during next week’s elections, its DJs will find themselves faced with a new task: preserving the peace.
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Two Weeks in Photos
From street performers in Lima to volunteer ambulance squads in Bangkok, pictures taken by our bloggers on the streets of their cities.
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Mixing Science and Faith, Herbal Medicine Markets Offer Cures and Jobs
Sellers of herbal medicines at informal markets find a steady stream of customers even in modern Manila — and swear that their remedies work.
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The White-Knuckle Nights of Bangkok’s Volunteer Ambulance Squads
In a city with only 150 formal ambulances for 12 million residents, ragtag crews of informal first-responders save people from fires, shootings and 16-foot pythons.
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The Many Roles of Lima’s Informal Taxi Drivers
In a city with nearly 20 times as many taxis as New York, the capital’s informal cabbies wear many hats, from fish hauler to roving psychologist.
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