The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – the global framework establishing 17 universal and interconnected goals to guide sustainable development efforts – was adopted in 2015 following a uniquely participative and ambitious process. A decade on, it is increasingly evident that most of...

The post-2008 and COVID-19 eras have witnessed a global proliferation of 'zombie' firms as economically unviable entities sustained by policy distortions and financial misallocations. While scholarly attention has increased, research remains theoretically fragmented and disconnected from...

This paper explores how AI drives GCC sector retail towards the fulfillment of the UN SDGs. Analyzing a survey conducted on 410 retail executives, using PLS-SEM, this study underlines the role of AI in promoting operational efficiency, waste reduction, and consumer engagement with greener...

The ongoing war in Ukraine poses significant challenges to the country's economy and environmental sustainability, and the use of green finance can be a key tool for post-war economic recovery and sustainable development by attracting resources for environmentally friendly and innovative...

A critical analysis of the research discourse on the development of organic farming is imperative if it is to contribute to the spread of sustainable consumption patterns, as indicated in the European Green Deal (EGD). However, there is a notable dearth of research from a macroeconomic...

Efficient and sustainable human resources are crucial for promoting development in emerging nations. Brazil's education policy provides its citizens with widespread educational opportunities, resulting in high literacy rates. However, women with academic qualifications and skills often encounter...

This study examines the relationships between human resource management (HRM) strategies, corporate governance, employee well-being, and the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the private healthcare sector of Amman, Jordan. Using a quantitative research design and structural...

Poverty is a complex global issue, closely linked to economic and social inequalities. It encompasses not only a lack of financial resources but also disparities in access to education, healthcare, employment, and social participation. In alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable...

Purpose: This research investigates the impact of board of director diversity on a company's disclosure of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The term board diversity encompasses a range of characteristics, including but not limited to nationality, gender, age, tenure, educational level and...

This systematic literature review aimed to map existing governmental practices aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and comparing them with entrepreneurial expectations. The primary objective was to identify gaps in existing policies concerning sustainability initiatives. The...

About the editorsList of contributorsAcknowledgements1 Essential Concepts for Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals: An Introduction2 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development3 Accountability4 Anthropocene5 Artificial intelligence6 Brundtland Report7 Budgeting for Sustainable Development8...

This paper investigates the relationship between (internal) armed conflict and sustainable development. Using annual panel data on 192 countries from 2000 to 2024, we employ a variety of econometric techniques to trace the impulse responses between conflict fatalities and Sustainable Development...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved into a strategic governance framework through which organisations address environmental sustainability, stakeholder expectations, and long-term institutional viability. In knowledge-intensive organisations such as universities, Green Artificial...

Emerging economies confront the dual challenge of accelerating digital transformation while simultaneously mitigating environmental degradation under conditions of institutional and governance heterogeneity. In this context, this study examines how artificial intelligence (AI) capability...

Although Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of economic activity and inclusive growth in Indonesia, and recent data from Jambi Province reveal a disconnect between robust post-pandemic recovery and meaningful poverty reduction. While regional GDP climbed from 0.99% to...

The goal of inclusive development places financial inclusion at the forefront of sovereign development policies, particularly in economies that are investing in digital technologies. Despite the world's progression towards technology, there is minimal empirical evidence of how efficient these...

Entrepreneurship education (EE) is increasingly considered an important tool in promoting sustainable economic development, yet the empirical base for its effect on entrepreneurial intention (EI) is dispersed and not consistent. However, the literature fails to address EE as a direct antecedent...

Tourist destinations face increasing spatial, environmental, and social pressures. Therefore, it is necessary to direct the further development of tourism towards achieving overall balance, with a tendency to minimize all negative effects. One possible mechanism for establishing a harmonious...

This paper investigates the relationship between (internal) armed conflict and sustainable development. Using annual panel data on 192 countries from 2000 to 2024, we employ a variety of econometric techniques to trace the impulse responses between conflict fatalities and Sustainable Development...

This study investigates the complex, nonlinear dynamics of the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within national innovation ecosystems (NIEs), addressing a critical gap in understanding SDG saturation. Studying this topic is crucial because, despite the growing importance of...

This paper aims to examine the relationship between the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and governments' financial sustainability. It analyzes whether progress toward the 2030 Agenda is associated with increasing public debt, thereby highlighting the potential fiscal...

Poverty remains a formidable development challenge in many developing countries. The Sustainable Development Goals aim to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, and eliminate discrimination, ensuring that no one is left behind. To design effective policies, it is essential to understand the...

Carbon pricing is widely recognized as a key tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, if implemented without compensatory measures, it can increase poverty and inequality. The aim of this paper is to examine the role of carbon pricing in generating fiscal space for expanding social...

This study examines sustainable growth among Thai listed firms using an AI-enhanced Structural Equation Modeling (AI-SEM) framework that integrates financial and ESG perspectives within contingency theory and stakeholder value maximization. The framework extends conventional SEM by incorporating...