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• Sustainability in the global south

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  Volume 1, Issue 1 of the Journal of Evolving Sustainability introduces the journal as a global platform for interdisciplinary research on sustainability challenges. This inaugural issue highlights innovative studies and critical perspectives addressing environmental, social, and economic sustainability. It emphasizes the journal’s commitment to fostering dialogue across disciplines, providing evidence-based insights, and promoting actionable solutions that respond to the evolving demands of sustainable development worldwide.

  The issue sets the stage for future contributions by showcasing research that blends theory and practice, engages diverse stakeholders, and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration. It reflects the journal’s mission to serve as a rigorous, inclusive, and forward-looking forum for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in sustainability.

• Sustainability via FinTech in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026)

  Volume 2, Issue 1 (2026) examines the intersection of financial technology, inclusion, and sustainable development in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The issue brings together empirical studies that highlight how digital financial systems, microfinance, and financial literacy are reshaping economic behavior and resilience in Zambia. Contributions include analyses of e-payment adoption and user perspectives, the socioeconomic impact of microfinance on women’s livelihoods in Kitwe, and the role of financial literacy in shaping investment decisions among government teachers. Together, these studies provide evidence on how financial innovation and human capital development contribute to adaptive and inclusive economic systems.

  The issue further expands its scope by examining structural and enterprise-level drivers of sustainability. It includes evidence on the determinants of financial inclusion among SMEs in the Sub-Saharan context, with a focus on Kitwe, as well as an assessment of business challenges affecting the sustainability of start-ups in Lusaka District. Collectively, the articles offer policy-relevant insights into how FinTech, inclusive finance, and entrepreneurial ecosystems can support resilient and sustainable development pathways in emerging economies.