The MNEDEVELOP project

The MNEDEVELOP research project examines how Multinationals (MNEs) from advanced markets can strategically contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project explores their innovative approaches in creatively serving disadvantaged, poverty-stricken, and marginalized communities in emerging markets, such as Brazil and Colombia.

Our primary focus lies in the actions, mechanisms, and strategies employed by these companies to orchestrate resources effectively. We explore how they coordinate multi-actor perspectives to address the unique needs of vulnerable communities, ensuring their active inclusion in the social and economic ecosystem.

Outcomes of the project

The outcomes of the MNEDEVELOP project will enable policymakers, MNE managers, and community leaders to formulate targeted policy recommendations catering to the specific needs of disadvantaged communities in emerging markets. We will explore the actionable insights that will drive informed decision-making for sustainable development and positive societal impact.

• Contact the MNEDEVELOP team to find out more.
• Download a summary of the project (PDF, 932 KB)

Funders

MNEDEVELOP is funded by the British ESRC-UKRI – Research and Innovation Fund and FAPESP from Brazil.

ESRC-UKRI The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is the UK’s largest organisation for funding research on economic and social issues. The ESRC support independent, high quality research which has an impact on business, the public sector and civil society. The ESRC is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), an organisation that brings together the UK’s nine research councils.

FAPESP São Paulo Research Foundation is a public foundation located in São Paulo, Brazil, with a mission to provide grants, funds and programs to support research projects in higher education and research institutions across all fields of study.