COVID-19, sustainable development challenges of Latin America and the Caribbean, and the potential engines for an SDGs-based recovery

González-Pérez, María Alejandra; Mohieldin, Mahmoud; Hult, G. Tomas M.; Veléz-Ocampo, Juan

doi:10.1108/mrjiam-12-2020-1119

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“…Due to the late arrival of the pandemic to Latin America, the eight private universities analyzed in this study showed a rapid adaptation to the COVID-19 outbreak (Gonzalez-Perez et al, 2021b). Even though the first COVID-19 case in the region was confirmed on February 26, 2020, online instruction protocols were in place before the end of March.…”

Section: Responses To Covid-19 Local Demands and The New Normal Of Internationalizationmentioning

confidence: 93%

COVID-19 and higher education: responding to local demands and the consolidation of e-internationalization in Latin American universities

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Floriani

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PurposeThis paper aims to provide insights into the internationalization strategic responses to the COVID-19 pandemic by higher education institutions (HEIs) in Latin America.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on information from eight leading Latin American private universities. The data were obtained from official sources such as institutional communications and university administrators.FindingsThe authors identify two main issues that HEIs should consider while responding to the pandemic. First, greater attention and resource allocation to the universities' main local stakeholders can affect traditional internationalization activities. Second, a focus on revitalizing foreign partnerships and strengthening “virtual internationalization” can help maintain and eventually increase international presence.Research limitations/implicationsWhile this study analyses how these Latin American HEIs responded during the initial stages of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important to conduct follow-up studies to shed light on how HEIs are adapting to the COVID-19 crisis as it continues to unfold.Originality/valueThis study is based on unique information gathered from leading private, not-for-profit HEIs in Latin America, which, contrary to state-owned HEIs or other private institutions in developed economies, have exhibited different means and conditions to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Finally, the authors contribute to the literature on the internationalization of HEIs by discussing the role of a significant disruptive event on the internationalization of higher education and, particularly, business schools.

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Section: Responses To Covid-19 Local Demands and The New Normal Of Internationalizationmentioning

confidence: 93%

COVID-19 and higher education: responding to local demands and the consolidation of e-internationalization in Latin American universities

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“…It is crucial for SMEs to be innovative and to optimize their business processes [40]. However, it is considered that Latin America's recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic will be a burdensome and long process, which will also affect the SMEs and their survival [54].…”

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Peruvian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Times of Crisis—Or What Is Happening over Time?

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Svensson

Acuache³

2021

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Crises means a particular threat to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The pandemic is no exception; on the contrary, it reinforces this threat. This study provides insight into crisis management in SMEs over a period of time. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews in Peruvian SMEs at two points in time. The findings provide insight into how the Peruvian firms studied adapted to the new situation, and initiated responses to cope with the crisis covering the period April–December 2020. By having studied the phenomenon of crisis management in SMEs at different stages, the study contributes to the further development of still underdeveloped fields of research, namely, crisis management in Latin America in general, and crisis management in SMEs in particular.

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“…Due to the relevance of the service industry for Latin America, governments should consider industry support for small firms in the post pandemic phase. By helping to supply personal protective equipment to customer-facing industries, or providing training on digital technologies, small businesses can reopen with even better productivity standards (Gonzalez-Perez et al , 2021). In addition, governments can also promote structural reforms that encourage financial institutions to provide longer-term access to capital and create incentives for small service businesses to adopt digital technology.…”

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Viewpoint: a transformative view for small service firms in the new Latin American service marketplace

Bianchi

2021

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Purpose This paper aims to propose a framework of transformative strategies across the different levels of the service ecosystem for the recovery, well-being and inclusion of Latin American small service firms in the new service marketplace. Design/methodology/approach The viewpoint presents an overview of the transformative strategies that can be developed by ecosystem actors for Latin American small service firms in the new marketplace, due to the pandemic crisis. The data are based on personal research and secondary industry reports. Findings The pandemic crisis has had an unpresented effect on the service industry in Latin America, particularly on small service firms, which are largely informal. This viewpoint provides themes for timely and actionable transformative strategies for the service industry ecosystem in this region and proposes research avenues for service scholars. Research limitations/implications This viewpoint provides implications and ideas for future research on transformative actions for a new services marketplace in Latin America. Originality/value This viewpoint the first to propose transformative ecosystem strategies for recovery, well-being and inclusion of small service firms in the new service marketplace in Latin America.

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COVID-19, sustainable development challenges of Latin America and the Caribbean, and the potential engines for an SDGs-based recovery

Cited by 33 publications

References 24 publications

COVID-19 and higher education: responding to local demands and the consolidation of e-internationalization in Latin American universities

COVID-19 and higher education: responding to local demands and the consolidation of e-internationalization in Latin American universities

Peruvian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Times of Crisis—Or What Is Happening over Time?

Viewpoint: a transformative view for small service firms in the new Latin American service marketplace

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