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Abstract Submission

We are delighted to invite you to contribute a chapter to our forthcoming edited book, provisionally titled Sustainable Business Practices in Developing Economies – Decolonizing the SDGs. The publishing agreement for this significant project has been officially approved by Macmillan Palgrave (Springer Nature). No publication fee will be charged. 

The editors of this volume are Dr. Justin Paul, Dr. Dhanya Alex, Dr. Binoy Thomas, and Dr. Jino Johny M. 

 This book critically examines sustainable business in developing economies, highlighting innovative, technology-driven strategies for the SDGs. It offers new perspectives by linking theory and practice, showcasing local solutions. It critically analyses mainstream sustainability and the SDG framework in the Global South, exploring barriers and the impact of emerging technologies, grounded in decolonial thought for a more inclusive future.

 The chapters in this edited book will explore themes including, but not limited to:

  • Overview of Sustainability in Business and Its Relevance in Developing Economies
  • Contextualizing the SDGs for Innovative Business in Developing Economies
  • Theoretical Frameworks for Sustainability in Business
  • Regenerative and Circular Business Models in Emerging Economies
  • Case Studies – Successful Implementations of SDG-Focused Strategies in Developing Countries
  • Barriers and Critiques of Sustainability in Business Practices
  • Policy Implications: Role of Governments and Policymakers in Supporting Sustainable Business Initiatives
  • Technological Leapfrogging and Digital Sustainability in the Global South
  • Future Trends in Sustainable Business Practices
  • Integrating SDGs into Business Practices – Lessons and Directions
  • Emerging Trends and New Frontiers in Business Sustainability

 We invite you to submit a chapter proposal that addresses any one of the themes outlined above, or another area within the book’s scope. For more information, please download the documents detailing the book’s scope and subthemes. Download

Submission Guidelines

Interested authors are invited to submit an abstract of their proposed chapter (400 -500 words) along with a brief author biography (100-150 words) to [email protected] by May 31, 2025. The abstract should clearly articulate your chapter’s main argument, its contribution to the book’s themes, and its methodological approach. We will provide an initial response on  acceptance, rejection, request for revisions, of your abstract within 5 days of submission. 

 Full book chapters, consisting of 5000 – 6000 words (including bibliography, and tables), should be submitted by August 17, 2025. The submitted book chapters will undergo a scholarly review double-blinded review process. For detailed formatting guidelines, authors may download the instructions. Download

 We eagerly anticipate your proposals and the opportunity to collaborate with you on this significant publication with Macmillan Palgrave (Springer Nature).  For clarifications, do not hesitate to contact the corresponding editor at [email protected].

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