Sustainable Business Practices and Global Innovation Management in Emerging Markets
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Urban and Rural Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 July 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainability and innovation in emerging markets
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue invites scholarly contributions that explore the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and business strategy within emerging markets. As global challenges intensify, businesses in these regions are increasingly called upon to adopt sustainable practices while remaining competitive and innovative. The Issue aims to examine how firms navigate resource constraints, institutional voids, and socio-economic complexities to implement sustainable business models and foster innovation ecosystems.
We welcome empirical, theoretical, and case-based studies that address topics such as green entrepreneurship, circular economy models, inclusive innovation, and the role of digital transformation in sustainable development. The scope includes cross-sectoral insights from manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and technology, with a particular focus on local–global dynamics and policy implications.
This Issue will contribute to the growing body of literature on sustainability by highlighting underrepresented perspectives from emerging markets. It complements Sustainability’s mission by advancing knowledge on how sustainable development goals (SDGs) are operationalized in diverse economic contexts. By bridging gaps in existing research, the Issue seeks to inform both academic discourse and practical strategies for sustainable innovation worldwide.
Dr. Esi A. Elliot
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainability
- business practices
- global innovation
- management
- emerging markets
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