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Financial Innovation and Resilience: Transforming Zambian MSMEs through Microfinance and Public-Private Partnerships

Pethias Siame, Raphael Prince Akeem Chisenga

Journal of Emerging Markets and Management · 15–26 · 10.63385/jemm.v2i1.218

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the unequivocal cornerstone of the Zambian economy, constituting over 70% of GDP and nearly 90% of national employment. However, their immense potential is critically constrained by perennial challenges, including acute financing gaps, pervasive low financial literacy, and pronoun

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The Impact of Family Control on Corporate Climate Performance: Evidence from Chinese Listed Firms

Chenlu Liao, Xiaolin Li

Journal of Emerging Markets and Management · 1–14 · 10.63385/jemm.v2i1.51

This paper explores the relationship between family ownership and corporate climate-related disclosure. These empirical findings show that family control is positively associated with higher levels of climate performance, using panel data of 9762 firm-year observations from 2010 to 2022, where climate performance is measured by

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The Codification Dilemma: Indigenous Knowledge as VRIN Resources and Strategic Advantage in Malawian SMEs

Jani Grey Kasunda

Journal of Emerging Markets and Management · 149–162 · 10.63385/jemm.v1i3.343

This conceptual paper addresses a critical gap in emerging market strategy by developing a theoretical framework for leveraging Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) as strategic sources of competitive advantage for Malawian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). In contrast to the predominance of Western strategic models, the articl

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Challenges of Implementing Green Orientation and Sustainable Business Practices: A Case of Ndola District, Zambia

Nicholas Bwalya, Pethias Siame

Journal of Emerging Markets and Management · 135-148 · 10.63385/jemm.v1i3.216

Small businesses and entrepreneurs play a crucial role in economic development, yet they face increasing challenges in managing sustainability amidst rapidly changing environmental conditions. Although the demand for environmentally responsible business practices is growing, many small enterprises struggle to integrate sustainab

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Examining the Nexus between Knowledge Management Processes and Firm Sustainability: The Mediating Role of Innovation among SMEs in Ghana

Vivian Amoako Osafo, Philip Adu Sarfo, Joshua Kojo Bonzo, Justice Gyimah, Vanessa Enyonam Amenyawu, Lídia Kassi Bumba Chitacumbi

Journal of Emerging Markets and Management · 112–134 · 10.63385/jemm.v1i3.225

This study examines how knowledge management processes (KMP) enhance firm sustainability (FS) via the mediating role of innovation (INV) among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana. A cross-sectional survey using quantitative data gathered information from 360 employees across ten SMEs in Ghana that were implementin

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South Korea’s Growth Trajectory: High Performance with a Profit Share Below One-Third in Emerging and Advanced Economies

Alain Villemeur

Journal of Emerging Markets and Management · 95-111 · 10.63385/jemm.v1i3.281

What is the growth model of emerging economies striving to develop rapidly to become advanced economies? South Korea is the only poor economy, sixty years ago, to have become an emerging economy and then an advanced economy. For advanced economies since 1961, a new growth and distribution model has been proposed to explain the i

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Consumer Perceptions of Foreign Brands and Cultural Identity in Uganda: The Moderating Role of Celebrity Endorsements

Ahmad Walugembe, Musa Kiggwe, Yunus Walusimbi

Journal of Emerging Markets and Management · 82–94 · 10.63385/jemm.v1i3.227

This study investigates the moderating role of celebrity endorsement in the relationship between consumer perceptions of foreign brands and cultural identity within an emerging market context. Grounded in Social Identity Theory, the research adopts a positivist philosophical stance and uses a cross-sectional survey design, emplo

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Do Investors Now Understand Emerging Markets Better? Evidence from Different Measures of Credit Risk

Colin Ellis

Journal of Emerging Markets and Management · 64–81 · 10.63385/jemm.v1i3.184

Investors’ understanding of Emerging Markets (EMs) is central to debates about global capital allocation, risk pricing, and financial stability. In particular, the ability of investors to interpret and respond to evolving credit signals has become increasingly important in a world of heightened volatility and rapid information f

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Geopolitical Risk and Crowdfunding Performance: The Moderating Effect of Social Influence

Sirine Zribi

Journal of Emerging Markets and Management · 50–63 · 10.63385/jemm.v1i3.165

This paper empirically investigates the effect of geopolitical risk (GPR) on crowdfunding campaign performance in the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Drawing on a dataset of 344 campaigns launched on the Kickstarter platform across eight countries that experienced substantial changes in GPR, we examine how heightened geo

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Risk Interactions and Bank Performance in Emerging Markets: Examining the Nexus of Credit Risk, Profitability, and Financial Stability

Sama Hesham, Mariam Elkomity, Salma Mohsen, Yara Ibrahim

Journal of Emerging Markets and Management · 35–49 · 10.63385/jemm.v1i2.161

This study investigates the interconnected relationship between credit risk, profitability, and financial stability within the context of emerging market banking systems, using panel data from 10 listed Egyptian commercial banks over the period 2013–2023. Utilizing panel regression models with clustered standard errors to addres

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