Local Governance and Sustainable Entrepreneurship with An Environmental Focus: Challenges and Opportunities for Administrative Efficiency and the Creation of Social Value

Abstract

The relationship between local governance and sustainable entrepreneurship with an environmental focus is increasingly relevant in the face of the global challenges of climate change, accelerated urbanization and the demand for sustainable production models. This article explores how administrative efficiency and governance structures influence the promotion of ventures with positive environmental impact, and how these synergies contribute to the creation of social value. A documentary review and a qualitative analysis of experiences in local governments in Latin America were carried out. The findings indicate that citizen participation, transparency, and access to resources are key factors both to strengthen governance and to incentivize sustainable entrepreneurial projects. Structural challenges, such as institutional fragmentation, are discussed, and collaborative strategies are proposed to improve the articulation between public and private actors.