DOI: 10.32725/978-80-7694-102-1.18



Inproforum 2024 (vol. 18):128-135 | DOI: 10.32725/978-80-7694-102-1.18

A systematic literature review on cooperative strategy and sustainability

Mariami Denosashvili
Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Faculty of Management and Economics, Department of Marketing and Management, Mostní 5139, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) covering complex economic, social, and environmental issues requires an active partnership between multi-stakeholders. When cooperating, stakeholders can share knowledge, expertise, technologies, and financial resources to approach sustainable development effectively. This paper aims to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the role of cooperative strategy in sustainable development. Methodologically, this research develops a systematic literature review based on existing papers published in the last five years and available in the Scopus and Web of Science academic databases.  As a result, 21 publications were selected and analyzed to identify patterns and gaps in understanding the cooperative strategy in the context of sustainability and propose directions for future research. Overall, this research provides valuable insights for practitioners and academics interested in cooperative strategies and sustainable development.

Keywords: Cooperative strategy, strategic alliances, joint ventures, sustainability, sustainability development, SDGs, SLR

Published: January 11, 2025  Show citation

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