Embracing the circular economy in developing nations : a pathway to sustainable growth and resilience / Sandeep Goyal, Bruno S. Sergi, Sarthak Kaushish, Priyanka Chaudhary

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goyal, Sandeep (Professor), author.

Sergi, Bruno S., author.

Kaushish, Sarthak, author.

Chaudhary, Priyanka, 1990- author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in the economics of emerging markets

Cambridge elements. Elements in the economics of emerging markets, 2631-8598

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Circular economy--Developing countries.

Circular economy.

Sustainable development--Developing countries.

Sustainable development.

Developing countries--Economic conditions.

Developing countries.

Economic history.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2026

Summary:

"Many developing countries are recognising that the traditional 'take–make–dispose' model of growth is no longer sustainable. This element explores that turning point and examines how the circular economy can offer a better path. A circular economy focuses on using resources for longer, reducing waste, and reusing or recycling materials. It offers a way to grow that can generate income, protect nature, and include more people in development. The element traces how circular economy ideas have evolved over the past decade, moving from a mainly global conversation to one increasingly shaped by local needs and realities. It argues that meaningful progress happens when three forces align: effective public policy, active communities, and strong cross-sector partnerships. Through case studies of businesses in developing countries, the element shows how firms with limited resources use creativity to redesign products and processes, turn waste into value, and collaborate to overcome constraints"-- Cambridge Core

Contents:

Understanding circular economy : conceptual foundation and research literature

Research methodology, sampling, and data collection

Business cases : overview

Synthesis of insights from the case studies

Future research directions

Limitations

Implications

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed June 1, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version: Goyal, Sandeep (Professor) Embracing the circular economy in developing nations

ISBN:

9781009705721

1009705725

OCLC:

1574717160

Publisher Number:

CIPO000371149

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license