Resilience, Governance and Innovation in Emerging and Established Markets

In a world shaped by health crises, rapid digital transformation, and persistent socioeconomic inequalities, research in business and management plays a vital role in identifying innovative and sustainable responses. This new issue of the European Journal of Applied Business and Management (EJABM) brings together eight original articles authored by researchers from Nigeria, Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, and Portugal. Together, they offer significant contributions to understanding institutional and organizational dynamics in a range of global contexts, with a particular focus on emerging markets and European realities. As themes such as digital innovation, effective governance, and entrepreneurial resilience gain global prominence, academia responds with critical and empirical insights. As Mintzberg (2009) aptly notes, “strategies emerge from continuous learning”—a guiding principle reflected in the studies presented here, which span sectors from Nigerian banking to EU tourism and the COVID-19 impact on the Portuguese hospitality sector. The articles in this issue explore topics such as the use of the Balanced Scorecard in banking, the internationalization of indigenous firms, the quality of sustainability reporting, digital taxation in tourism, and the resilience of solo entrepreneurs. Across this thematic diversity, a common thread emerges: the importance of institutional strength,adaptive capabilities, and inclusive public policy. As North (1990) reminds us, the development of economies is closely tied to the evolution and quality of their institutions. In conclusion, this EJABM issue highlights the importance of multidisciplinary approaches and comparative analyses in advancing our understanding of business challenges and opportunities in both emerging and established markets. By integrating diverse regional perspectives and applying robust theoretical and methodological frameworks, the authors offer valuable contributions to both academic knowledge and practical decision-making. Borges, A. P., Vieira, E., Remondes, J. (2025). Resilience, Governance and Innovation in Emerging and Established Markets. European Journal of Applied Business and Management, 11(2), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.58869/EJABM11(2)/00