Handbook of Research on Green, Circular, and Digital Economies as Tools for Recovery and Sustainability

Societies, economies, countries, and regions face unprecedented challenges in the health, social, and economic dimensions due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Countries need to recover pre-pandemic economic growth, boost productivity and job creation, invest in smart healthcare systems and services, and work towards a climate-neutral and circular economy. Companies and economies need to use the opportunities of the transition to a greener economy to boost the creation of new jobs. This book explores new and emerging frameworks, tools, and strategies to support companies and economies towards the green and digital transformation in Asia, with a special focus on ASEAN. It aims to bring together academics, scholars, researchers, decision-makers, policy makers, and practitioners to share new theories, research findings, and case studies to enhance understanding and collaboration in green growth, digital economy, environmental impact, green public procurement, sustainable performance, the transition to a more circular economy, and more in Asia, with a special focus on ASEAN.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2022
Publisher: IGI Global

The COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 has presented societies
societies, economies, countries, and regions with unprecedented challenges across the health, social, and economic dimensions. Countries must prioritize rapid recovery of pre-pandemic economic growth, enhance productivity and job creation, invest in advanced healthcare systems and services, and strive towards a climate-neutral and circular economy. On the one hand, companies and economies must seize the opportunities presented by the transition towards a greener economy. The growing demand for environmentally friendly products and services can foster job creation. On the other hand, the circular economy, with its potential to reduce waste and promote product lifecycles, can contribute to sustainable growth and job creation.

This book delves into innovative frameworks, tools, and strategies to support companies and economies in their pursuit of green and digital transformation in Asia, with a special emphasis on ASEAN. It will examine the role of disruptive technologies, cutting-edge green technologies, and emerging practices in Asia and their potential to drive new business opportunities, job creation, and economic growth for the recovery of Asian economies in post-COVID-19 scenarios.

The primary objective of this book is to establish an international platform for academics, scholars, researchers, decision-makers, policy-makers, and practitioners to exchange new theories, research findings, and case studies. By fostering understanding and collaboration in green growth, digital economy, environmental impact, green public procurement, sustainable performance, the transition to a more circular economy, and other relevant areas, the book aims to contribute to the development of Asia, with a special focus on ASEAN.

ISBN-13: 9781799896647