WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The desperate plea was sent via text message from one refugee advocate to another trying to aid frantic evacuations from Afghanistan: "Just got a call for a young mom ...

The written word is a powerful tool when used correctly. When used incorrectly, it can lead to misunderstandings, failure to get the right task done and, in some cases, chaos in the workplace.

It’s becoming more common for businesses of all types, including corporations, partnerships, and sole traders, to use WhatsApp, text messages or emails to agree on project details. However, when ...

The informal economy is a global and pervasive phenomenon. Some 60 percent of the world’s population participates in the informal sector. Although mostly prevalent in emerging and developing economies ...

Mike Rogan is a research associate in the Urban Policies Programme of WIEGO (Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing). Caroline Skinner is urban research director for the global ...