NEXUS OF INDIGENOUS BUSINESS MODELS AND SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH

This research examines the nexus between indigenous business models and sustainability practices and their contribution to inclusive growth. Integrating insights from stakeholder theory, sustainability business models, resilience thinking, and inclusive market frameworks, the study positions indigenous businesses as structurally aligned with regenerative development.Rooted in collective governance,ecological stewardship, and intergenerational responsibility, these enterprises embed social and environmental value within economic activity. The review synthesizes theoretical and empirical research to demonstrate how culturally grounded governance systems foster socio-ecological resilience, local value retention, and equitable wealth distribution.Although financial and institutional barriers constrain scalability, supportive policy frameworks and impact-oriented finance can strengthen their transformative potential. This article reveals that integrating indigenous knowledge systems into mainstream sustainability transitions is essential for achieving resilient, regenerative, and inclusive economic development.