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Collaboration as an enabler for circular economy: a case study of a developing country

Management decision, 2021-08, Vol.59 (8), p.1784-1800 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Emerald Publishing Limited ;Emerald Publishing Limited 2019 ;ISSN: 0025-1747 ;EISSN: 1758-6070 ;DOI: 10.1108/MD-10-2018-1111

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  • Title:
    Collaboration as an enabler for circular economy: a case study of a developing country
  • Author: Mishra, Jyoti L ; Chiwenga, Kudzai Dominic ; Ali, Khaoula
  • Subjects: Case studies ; Collaboration ; Developing countries ; LDCs ; Literature reviews ; Natural resources ; Supply chains
  • Is Part Of: Management decision, 2021-08, Vol.59 (8), p.1784-1800
  • Description: PurposeThe purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to advance the knowledge of Circular Business Models (BMs) over linear models by focusing on new dynamics which are unique to developing countries and have mostly been overlooked by contemporary literature; and second, to bring to the fore aspects of human-sphere which are currently under-researched in the circular economy (CE) domain. Therefore, the research explores how collaboration can facilitate the transition of a developing country’s economy through the creation of value from circular BMs and human-sphere.Design/methodology/approachTo fulfill the research objectives, the authors apply natural resource-based view (NRBV) theory to an in-depth case study. The authors draw the data from semi-structured interviews and observations in North African manufacturing companies.FindingsIt was found that multi-stakeholder collaboration is pertinent in implementing CE, especially in developing countries. Collaboration between companies, focusing on CE BMs, with other companies/SMEs could lead to technology transfer and organizational learning necessary for resource efficiency (RE) and clean technology (CT) – the basis for CE. The authors propose a model for collaboration as an enabler for CE.Research limitations/implicationsThe analysis found multi-stakeholder collaboration to be an important antecedent to CE implementation in a developing country context. Furthermore, the authors found multinational companies who implement CE BMs generate a beneficial symbiotic relationship with local businesses. These benefits mainly revolve around technology transfer and organizational learning which is necessary for RE and CT – the basis for CE. Therefore, to advance knowledge and practice in this area, the authors propose a model for collaboration as an enabler for CE.Practical implicationsThe authors argue for the importance of collaboration in advancing CE practices which can yield tangible benefits for developing economies.Originality/valueThis paper helps address the lack of theory driven research in CE. The paper is a pioneer in this research field as it proposes a theoretical framework for collaboration in CE drawing on from NRBV.
  • Publisher: London: Emerald Publishing Limited
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0025-1747
    EISSN: 1758-6070
    DOI: 10.1108/MD-10-2018-1111
  • Source: ProQuest Central
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