Informal yet organized: Can business associations be harnessed for development? Clement JoubertKathleen Beegle July 03, 2025 This page in: English © 2025 The World Bank Group

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/informal-yet-organized--can-business-associations-be-harnessed-f Informal firms, typically microenterprises, are central to the economic life of many African countries. They employ large shares of the workforce, fill gaps in service delivery, and form a key part of local markets. Yet, despite their prevalence, they remain difficult to reach through traditional policy channels. © 2025 The World Bank Group