Sustainable Management of Transnational Megaprojects

This book analyses the seminal role of megaprojects for sustainable development, and the related, complex challenges they bring. It provides insights into the growing social responsibilities that megaprojects have, not only to be environmentally sustainable, but also towards the multitude of stakeholders involved.

Autorentext

Dario Cottafava (Ph.D.) is a Researcher in the Department of Economics and Statistics at the University of Turin on hydrogen economy.

Daniel Torchia (Ph.D.) is is a Researcher at Bocconi University and Lecturer in Business Administration and Organizational Behavior at the University of Turin.

Stefania Camoletto (Ph.D.) is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Economics at the University of Turin.

Laura Corazza (Ph.D.) is a Researcher and Lecturer at the Department of Management, University of Turin, and she is qualified as Associate Professor.

Inhalt

Introduction 1. Megaprojects and sustainable infrastructure: a historical overview 2. Towards sustainable development: Megaproject Social Responsibility and stakeholder engagement 3. Critical infrastructure and sustainable development: A paradoxical link 4. A literature review on impact accounting and stakeholder management 5. Environmental Justice Movement: social and environmental conflicts 6. A historical and empirical analysis of stakeholders in the Turin-Lyon railway line: towards an inclusive and systemic vision of stakeholder management 7. Between sustainability and social innovation: the importance of the local identity and communities 8. Conclusion