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February 25, 2026International Journal of Management ReviewsOpen Access

Multinational enterprises and disadvantaged communities in emerging markets: A review and theoretical framework

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JCJayne CathcartUniversity of BirminghamRORenan OliveiraAGAxèle GiroudUniversity of Manchester

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Implication

This review uncovers MNE interactions with disadvantaged communities, highlighting implications for sustainable development.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore the relationships and interactions between multinational enterprises and disadvantaged communities in emerging markets.
  • Conducted a semi-systematic literature review
  • Analyzed 119 papers from management and related fields
  • Synthesized findings to develop an integrative conceptual model
  • Identified various actions MNEs take to engage with communities
  • Highlighted the role of multi-stakeholder partnerships in promoting accountability
  • Showed that MNE-community interactions can address SDG issues like poverty and inequality

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Cathcart et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699e912ef5123be5ed04e843https://doi.org/10.1111/ijmr.70018
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