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A Stakeholder Perspective of Port City Sustainable Development

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  • Jasmine Siu Lee Lam

    (Maritime Energy and Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore)

  • Wei Yim Yap

    (School of Business, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore 599494, Singapore)

Abstract

As world seaborne trade continues to grow, especially in view of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), there is a mounting demand for a sustainable balance among the economic, social, and environmental performance of the port cities involved. This study aims to first conduct a review of existing sustainability frameworks; second, conduct a stakeholder analysis for port city sustainable development. The case studies of two major port cities in China—Guangzhou and Shenzhen, are conducted. According to the findings, a structured framework with main categories of economic, social and environmental indicators would be recommended for port cities. Dealing with diversified stakeholders and their interests is a major challenge for policy makers to overcome but opportunities do co-exist. Policy makers of Guangzhou and Shenzhen have made progress in balancing economic, social, and environmental interests in recent years. This study has taken a step forward in the research area, with a view to provide reference to stakeholders and governments in progressing towards sustainable development in port cities.

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  • Jasmine Siu Lee Lam & Wei Yim Yap, 2019. "A Stakeholder Perspective of Port City Sustainable Development," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(2), pages 1-15, January.
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