Sustainable Finance and Investor Dynamics in Emerging Markets

Title

Sustainable Finance and Investor Dynamics in Emerging Markets

Creator

Rajput, Devesh; Jindal, Aashima

Description

This chapter examines the role of sustainable finance in emerging markets, focusing on the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles to promote economic growth and social impact. It discusses how ESG investments address challenges like poverty, financial inclusion, and climate change, while exploring factors influencing investor behavior and barriers such as data transparency and greenwashing. The chapter compares ESG adoption in developed and developing economies, highlights sector-specific trends, and emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships and multilateral collaborations. It also explores sustainable finance's potential for social innovation, supporting gender equality, inclusive development, and green technologies, and advocates for improved transparency and impact measurement to build investor confidence. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Regulation and Innovation in Financial Markets;pp.231-262

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Rajput D., Christ University, India; Jindal A., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833731406-8; 979-833731404-4;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1404-4.ch009

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