Title:
Sustainable Financing in Developing and Emerging Countries: A Bibliometric Analysis

Authors:
Saha Lopa Mudra, Shahima Jabin, Syeda Shagin Akhter, Puja Rani Saha, Sinthia Akter Mim, Bangladesh

Abstract:

Sustainable financing is crucial because it promotes economic development that respects environmental limits and enhances social well-being. By directing capital towards projects and initiatives prioritizing sustainability, developing and emerging economies can ensure that resources are used efficiently and responsibly for balanced and resilient economic growth. This study analyzes scholarly articles from the Scopus database to understand research patterns, geographical trends, collaboration links, and future policy implications of sustainable financing for emerging and developing economies. The research trend of sustainable financing has gained momentum in recent years for emerging economies. The leading contributors included Italy, India, China, and the UK, with Italy having the most papers and citations. Both developed and developing countries collaborated on sustainable financing research. The keyword trends reveal that impact investing was popular in the earlier period, while sustainable finance became more popular later. The thematic map shows that research on sustainable financing primarily covers themes related to sustainable activities that promote projects and companies that positively impact the environment and society. The study's recommendations emphasize the need for policymakers and regulators to conduct in-depth research into green funding, measure the impact of socially responsible investing, prioritize the development of robust infrastructure for sustainable financing, and expand climate financing initiatives.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51505/IJEBMR.2024.8711