Administration and Regional Development: The Role of Entrepreneurial Management in Revitalizing Communities in Economically Vulnerable Contexts
Administration and Regional Development: The Role of Entrepreneurial Management in Revitalizing Communities in Economically Vulnerable Contexts
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i1.2025.1525Keywords:
Strategic management; Regional development; Entrepreneurial management; Vulnerable communities; Sustainability.Abstract
Regional development in contexts of economic vulnerability largely depends on the articulation between public policies, private initiatives, and entrepreneurial management practices. Well-managed companies have demonstrated potential to revitalize communities, generate employment and income, and stimulate local production chains. The case of Hands of Freedom LLC illustrates how businesses guided by innovative and socially impactful strategies can transform realities in economically fragile areas. This article aims to analyze the role of strategic management in promoting sustainable development, discussing tools such as financial planning, social marketing, socio-environmental responsibility, and the creation of local production networks. In addition, a comparative analysis will be carried out between the contexts of the United States and Brazil, highlighting differences and similarities in public policies and private initiatives aimed at strengthening local economies. The study shows that entrepreneurial management, when applied strategically, can be consolidated as a key driver for social inclusion and the reduction of regional inequalities.
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