Community Engagement and Stakeholder Collaboration for Sustainable Development

Pushp Gautam () and Sanjay Bhayana
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Pushp Gautam: National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management
Sanjay Bhayana: National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Food Business Management and Entrepreneurship Development

Chapter Chapter 8 in Digital Currencies and the Green Economy, 2025, pp 151-171 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter explores how community participation and stakeholder cooperation can promote sustainable development, particularly emphasizing the impact of digital currencies. Digital currencies and central bank digital currencies have the potential to enable a fairer and more transparent financial system that promotes green projects. Digital currencies can enable peer-to-peer transactions, allowing local communities to fund and participate in renewable energy initiatives, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy business models. Community engagement and stakeholder collaboration are essential to incorporate digital currencies into the green economy and advance sustainable development. Digital currencies, especially Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), can simplify transactions, allowing stakeholders to support green projects. Its implementation can influence economic, social, and environmental elements, potentially increasing community participation in sustainable activities. Effective collaboration with stakeholders is essential for multinational companies (MNCs) to align their operations with sustainable development goals. Multinational companies can leverage community insights and resources to drive greener initiatives by promoting engagement through digital platforms. This strategy fosters transparency and accountability, ultimately aiding in creating a more sustainable economy. Additionally, gamification and data visualization tools can improve community engagement, simplifying the process for individuals to get involved in sustainability efforts connected to digital currencies. In summary, combining digital currencies and stakeholder collaboration can profoundly influence the green economy, fostering sustainable practices and increasing community participation in environmental initiatives. However, successfully integrating digital currencies into sustainable development activities necessitates active participation from local stakeholders. Community buy-in and capacity building are critical for making digital financial technologies accessible and aligned with local needs and values. Collaborative platforms that unite governments, corporations, and civil society can encourage co-creating digital currency applications that promote long-term benefits. This chapter will examine case studies of community-led programs that use digital currencies to advance the green economy, highlighting best practices and critical issues with stakeholder participation. It will also explore policy and regulatory frameworks that can support the appropriate use of digital financial technology for long-term growth. Digital currencies, by encouraging multi-stakeholder engagement, can become a potent tool in the transition to a more equitable and environmentally sustainable future.

Keywords: MNCs; community engagement; Multi-stakeholder engagement; Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF); DPDP Act; Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) program (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-2282-8_8

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