Fostering Balanced Global Development Through Entrepreneurship and Strategic Investment

Balancing global development remains one of the most pressing challenges for policymakers, businesses, and international organizations in an interconnected world. Entrepreneurship and strategic investment promote economic growth, create employment opportunities, and reduce disparities between regions and nations. By encouraging innovation, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, and directing investments toward underserved communities and emerging markets, countries can build more inclusive and resilient economies. Strategic investments in infrastructure, education, technology, and sustainable industries may ensure the benefits of globalization are distributed equitably. Understanding how entrepreneurship and targeted investment contribute to balanced global development is essential for advancing long-term prosperity, social inclusion, and sustainable economic progress worldwide. Fostering Balanced Global Development Through Entrepreneurship and Strategic Investment explores strategies for promoting sustainable, competitive, and globally connected business development. It integrates perspectives from entrepreneurship, finance, law, and internationalization to understand how firms and ecosystems can stimulate innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth. This book covers topics such as business strategy, global business, and internationalization, and is a useful resource for business owners, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

Nuno Teixeira Doctor in Global Management, Strategy and Business Development from the Higher Institute of Labor and Business Sciences. He is a Coordinating Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the Higher School of Business Sciences of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, where he is responsible for and teaches several curricular units in the area of ​​accounting and finance in undergraduate, master's and postgraduate programs. He works as a consultant in Finance, Controlling Systems, Business Strategy, Internationalization and Entrepreneurship in various organizations. He is the author of books and national and international research papers in the aforementioned areas.

Inês Lisboa Is professor at the School of Technology and Management of the University of Leiria and Oeste. She is effective researcher at Centre of Applied Research in Management and Economics (CARME). She holds a PhD in Financial Economics and Accounting, with specialization in Family Business, from the University of Extremadura, Spain (Thesis title: “Differences between Family and Non-Family Companies, Evidence for the Portuguese and Spanish Stock Markets”); a master in Finance from ISCTE, Portugal (Title of dissertation: “Does Ownership Influence Performance? Evidence From Europe.”), and a degree in Organization and Management of Companies, by the Faculty of Economics of the University of Coimbra, Portugal. She is author of diverse papers published internationally and is reviewer of several journals. Her research topics include: financial performance, capital structure, default risk, earnings management, corporate governance, and family business.

Bogusława Maria Barszczak Sardinha is a associate Professor at ESCE, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal (IPS), and holds a PhD in Economics. Her academic work is grounded in a strong commitment to understanding and advancing social economy, with a particular focus on how economic models can support inclusive and sustainable development. As a researcher, she has produced a range of publications on social economy development, entrepreneurship, and economic education. Her work explores how innovative economic structures can empower communities, strengthen local development, and foster a more equitable economic landscape.

Liliane Segura PhD in Business Administration from Mackenzie Presbyterian University (2012), Master's in Administration and Bachelor's in Accounting Sciences from FEA-USP. Post-doctoral studies at the University of Salamanca (Spain). Research professor at Mackenzie Presbyterian University (Undergraduate, Master's and PhD), with experience as a visiting professor at London Metropolitan University (2021, 2024) and the University of Seville (2025). Expertise in corporate governance, ESG, accounting and corporate finance, with emphasis on family businesses, auditing and quality of accounting information. Co-leads national (CAPES, Mackenzie) and international (FCT/Portugal) research projects, with scientific production in indexed journals, books and chapters (Springer, IGI Global, Emerald). Executive experience as a managing partner in accounting and financial consulting firms and participation in academic and research ethics committees.

Gracieth Mateus Leandro holds a degree in Marketing and a Master's degree in Business Sciences – SME branch – from the School of Business Sciences of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Portugal. She works as a business consultant at POWER BUSINESS, and is professor at the University of Belas and the School of Hospitality and Tourism of Agostinho Neto University. She is also the head of the Department of Scientific Research, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Postgraduate Studies at the same school. She teaches the following subjects: Introduction to Management, Marketing, Promotional Communication in Tourism, Event Organization, and Entrepreneurship. She worked also as coordinator of the Master's program in Management at the University of Belas, participated in several Master's thesis defense panels at the University of Belas and Gregório Semedo, and also works as a trainer and business consultant for the European Union's Involver project.