Poverty alleviation and empowering poor societies are important objectives of the United
Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The involvement of multinational
enterprises (MNEs) is considered an important element in accomplishing sustainable
development goals. However, profit-oriented MNEs are often reluctant to address the needs
of the poorest populations and do not see economic potential in operating in the bottom of
the pyramid (BOP) markets. A public–private partnership (PPP) is recognised as an effective …

Can sustainability disputes like the social empowerment challenges of developing nations
be resolved in the next decade through the United Nations'(UN) initiatives and
programmes? International organisations (IOs) such as the World Bank (WB), International
Labor Organisation (ILO), United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO),
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and more than 30 other United Nations entities
are now aiming to tackle the issue of poverty in emerging markets. However, will this work in …