International Journal of Business and Economic Development
Volume 14 Issue 01 (May 2026)
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1. Competitiveness, perception of insecurity, and location: Key factors in the regional distribution of foreign investment in Mexico
Authors: Juan Carlos Botello; Mariana Echeagaray Santibanez
Published: 03 Apr 2026
Article URL: https://ijbed.org/details&cid=234
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2. Artificial Intelligence and labour market polarisation in India: Strategies for workforce reskilling
Authors: Gunjan Maan
Published: 03 Apr 2026
Article URL: https://ijbed.org/details&cid=235
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3. The WEMPOWERMENT Scorecard: A contextual tool for assessing women’s entrepreneurial empowerment in developing economies
Authors: Miray Barsoum
Published: 03 Apr 2026
Article URL: https://ijbed.org/details&cid=236
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4. Circular economy practices for sustainable urban development: A Systematic literature review of real estate sector pathways toward SDG 11 in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Nasrin Sultana; Aliar Hossain
Published: 03 Apr 2026
Article URL: https://ijbed.org/details&cid=237
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5. Green business practices and sustainability of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in a Ghanaian Municipality: A global south context
Authors: Ernest Mensah Abraham; Stephanie Efua Djan; Mercy Ewurama Ampofo
Published: 03 Apr 2026
Article URL: https://ijbed.org/details&cid=238
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6. Export and import-led growth: the Mexican case
Authors: Oscar Salomon Castameda Lozada; Juan Carlos Botello Osorio
Published: 15 May 2026
Article URL: https://ijbed.org/details&cid=239
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