Digital transformation has become a key catalyst for global economic growth, especially in emerging markets that face unique challenges and opportunities to innovate sustainably. The theme “Sustainable Innovation & Digital Transformation in Emerging Markets” explores how digital technologies are being integrated with sustainability strategies across social, economic, and environmental dimensions.

This issue focuses on how organizations, governments, and communities in developing economies adopt digital innovation to create long-term, inclusive, and responsible value. Through an interdisciplinary lens, we invite scholarly contributions that examine the synergy between technology, sustainability, and economic development, and how this convergence drives competitiveness and resilience in global markets.

• Implementation of green technologies and digitalization for resource efficiency

• Sustainable innovation strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

• Applications of AI, IoT, and blockchain to support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Inclusive digital business models in emerging markets

• Fintech solutions for financial inclusion and social empowerment

• Policy and regulatory frameworks for sustainable digital transformation

• Regional case studies (e.g., Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America)

• Cross-sector collaboration among government, private, and academic institutions for equitable and green digital growth