The informal sector in developing economies is a significant source of livelihood for a sizable portion of the population. This study uncovers the effect of poor water infrastructure on the productivity of informal firms. This is achieved using firm-level data for 12 developing economies between...

In 2010, the United Nations, through Resolution No. 64/292, recognized the human right to water and sanitation and its’ being essential to the realization of all human rights (United Nations General Assembly 2010). In 2016, water and sanitation were promoted to a full-fledged goal as the...