Jamil Paolo S

More than half of the global population today lives in cities. Cities, having served as beacons of social progress and unprecedented economic growth, account for more than 80 percent of global GDP. However, complex problems of congestion, pollution, climate change vulnerabilities, socio-economic inequalities, and inadequate urban infrastructure undermine the livability of cities within and outside the Philippines.

This study aims to examine the long-held debate on whether firms doing good can do well but, in this context of a crisis such as a pandemic. We specifically look at the survival of inclusive business or IB or those that has the deliberate intention to create positive spillover for the poor while maximizing profits. However, critics caution on the potential risks and pitfalls.

2023-001 2023 Volume No. 8 Issue No. 01 Publisher Center for Industry, SME and Business Competition Studies, USAKTI Editor Tulus Tahi Hamonangan Tambunan No. of Pages 138 How does entrepreneurship flourish in the context of persistent resource scarcity, market imperfections, underdeveloped infrastructure, and institutional gaps?