This book discusses and provides empirical evidence of the importance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a number of developing countries. In doing so, the book focuses on the contributions of MSMEs to national efforts, directly or indirectly, to achieve poverty reduction (Goal 1), zero hunger (Goal 2), good health and wellbeing (Goal 3), quality education (Goal 4), gender equality (Goal 5), clean water & sanitation (Goal 6), income distribution (Goal 10), and sustainable cities & communities (Goal 11). The book consists of chapters discussing evidence on these particular topics based on research from various countries including Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Malaysia.

Focuses on emerging economies Includes empirical evidence of the importance of MSMEs in achieving SDGs Covers case studies from Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Malaysia

Autorentext

Himachalam Dasaraju has served as a Professor & Chairman of Commerce at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India for more than 32 years.

Tulus T.H Tambunan is Professor of Economics, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia. Currently he is also the director of the Center for Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Business Competition Studies in the same university.

Inhalt
Chapter 1: Livelihood and Enterprise Opportunities in Panchayat Areas for Achieving SDGs: Some Insights from Assam, India.- Chapter 2: Economic Opportunities For Msmes By Adopting And Modernising Sustainable Innovations.- Chapter 3: Configuring Ecosystems for SMEs To Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Co-design study in Botswana and Malaysia.- Chapter 4: Contribution of SMEs to SDGs through Corporate Social Responsibility.- Chapter 5: ESG Framework and Mid-Size Enterprises in India.- Chapter 6: Role Of Sme In Implementaion Of Green Manufacturing In Process Industries In Kerala.- Chapter 7: MSMEs as Driving force for achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Developing Economies: A Case of Women's Empowerment and Gender Equity in India.- Chapter 8: Role of SMEs in sustainable economic development of India in Current scenario.- Chapter 9: Rural Entrepreneurship in India: A Emerging Paradigm for Economic development.- Chapter 10: Sustainable Development Index of MSMEs in Maharashtra - Technology, Innovation and Modernisation challenges and road blocks.- Chapter 11: Social Anchoring and migrant-led SMEs.- Chapter 12: Strategies of Nepalese Educational Consultancies embraced for Sustainable Developing Goals under COVID Pandemic Situation.- Chapter 13: Sustainable Finance: A way forward for Sustainable growth and development of SMEs in India.- Chapter 14: The Potential Role of MSMEs in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia.