Building Resilient Economies and Societies in Emerging Contexts

Emerging economies and societies are facing a period of profound change marked by economic uncertainty, climate pressures, technological disruption, demographic shifts, and evolving global challenges. While these contexts often encounter significant vulnerabilities, they also possess unique opportunities for innovation, adaptation, and sustainable growth. Building resilience has become essential not only for strengthening economic performance but also for enhancing social wellbeing, institutional capacity, and long-term development outcomes. Governments, businesses, communities, and civil society organizations are increasingly seeking strategies that can help them respond effectively to shocks while creating more inclusive and sustainable futures. Understanding how resilience can be cultivated across economic, social, and institutional systems is therefore critical for navigating an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Building Resilient Economies and Societies in Emerging Contexts examines the policies, strategies, and innovations that enable communities, institutions, and economies to adapt and thrive in the face of uncertainty and change. Bringing together perspectives from economics, public policy, development studies, sustainability, governance, and social sciences, this book explores highlights both the challenges and opportunities facing emerging contexts while offering insights into building stronger, more adaptive, and future-ready societies. Covering topics such as citizen security and coexistence, rural development, and manufacturing sector performance, this book is a fundamental academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, development practitioners, international organizations, economists, policy analysts, business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and more.