V G R Chandran Govindaraju
Biographic Data
| ID | 4551004 |
|---|---|
| NAME | V G R Chandran Govindaraju |
| GIVEN NAMES | V G R Chandran |
| FAMILY NAME | Govindaraju |
| SIGNATURE | GOVINDARAJU V G R C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4219-9252 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Belt and Road Initiative, Institution Quality and China’s Outward Foreign Direct Investments
This paper examines the direct and spatial impacts of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on China’s OFDI globally and tests the moderating effect of the BRI, considering economic development, resources and institution quality for 186 countries from 2008 to 2019. The results imply that the BRI has significantly improved China’s OFDI globally, with a much larger effect in Asia and Africa. This study finds that institutional quality has no direct im…
Environmental Regulation and Industrial Ecology Productivity
Transitioning to an industrial greener pathway is critical to achieving the climate change targets and sustainable development goals. For that, studying industrial eco-productivity is critical. This paper assesses the industrial eco-productivity (IEP) of Chinese industrial enterprises at the provincial level and further analyzes the direct, indirect and spatial impact of environmental regulation implemented in six provinces on IEP. The results in…
Impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on China’s Inward and Outward FDI and Investment Coordination Synergy
This paper assesses the state of inward foreign direct investment (IFDI) and outward foreign direct investment (OFDI), as well as the direct and spatial impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiatives (BRI) on FDI and the degree of coordination synergy between IFDI and OFDI at the provincial level. The paper uses a discontinuous and spatial regression analysis covering 30 Chinese provinces between 2007 and 2019. The results suggest that China’s IFDI …
Sustainable Livelihood Capitals and Livelihood Outcomes of Peasant Households in China
This study empirically examines the relationship between different forms of sustainable livelihood capital and livelihood outcomes, measured as the income and expenditure capacity of peasant households in China. Overall, the results show that land and human capital are the most important determinants of expenditure-based livelihood outcomes, while other forms of capital play significantly smaller roles. In contrast, for farm income, land and tech…
Regional Economic Corridors and Household Income
This study investigates the impact of regional economic corridors (RECs) on household income in Malaysia using micro-level cross-sectional data from 2007 to 2019. The results show that although corridor strategies contribute to income growth, their effects remain modest. Household incomes in corridor states are, on average, lower than in non-corridor states, though this gap has narrowed over time, suggesting that corridor effects require longer p…
Developing innovation capability in the hotel industry, who and what is important? A mixed methods approach
This study employs a sequential mixed methods design to examine the dynamic roles of leadership, customer orientation, and customer collaboration on the innovation capability and performance of Malaysian hotels. An exploratory qualitative assessment based on semi-structured interviews was conducted to provide a comprehensive understanding of the contextual environment and establish a robust conceptual framework. A confirmatory survey among Malays…
Financial Inclusion Trajectories
Exploring SME environmental behaviour and practice
Human capital and export performance of small and medium enterprises in Pakistan
Purpose This study examines the influence of human capital, overall and by dimensions, on the export performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector of Pakistan. The study also investigates the role of absorptive capacity in the relationship between human capital dimensions and export performance. Design/methodology/approach Data from 586 manufacturing sector SMEs were collected for analysis. The study applied covar…
Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainable Growth
Globally, entrepreneurship is expected to play a central role in achieving ‘inclusive growth’. This special issue draws on various developments related to the role of business incubators, academia and social enterprises towards achieving inclusive entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable growth. A ‘successful entrepreneurship ecosystem’, which includes business incubation is fundamental for promoting economic growth. Over the years, business …
University Incubation System for Research Commercialisation
This article examines the performance of university research commercialisation in Taiwan and Malaysia and specifically discusses the role of incubation intermediaries. Through case study and patent analysis, this article draws lessons from Taiwan and further discusses the mechanisms in place for the successful commercialisation of university research. Lessons from the case offer insights for Malaysia on how university incubation intermediaries ca…
Reshaping the Business Incubator Model
Since the late 1980s, the business incubator model in China has been evolving—from the early traditional model that focused mainly on providing basic services, such as office space and one-stop administrative services, to an emerging value chain model (value position, value creation, value transfer and value capture), which efficiently combines the profits of an incubator with the success of its incubating tenant ventures. This article analyses t…
History of microfinance in Bangladesh
This study aims to conceptualise and document the historical evolution of microfinance in Bangladesh using the life cycle theory (LCT). Based on the LCT nomenclature, the microfinance sector in Bangladesh shows characteristics broadly consistent with the saturation phase (2006–2015) – which potentially has adverse impacts on both microfinance clients and institutions. The maturity phase (1996–2005) of microfinance has corresponded with competitio…
Measuring Human, Physical and Structural Capital Efficiency Performance of Insurance Companies
Localised learning in the Malaysian rice cluster
This paper takes a clustering approach as it attempts to investigate localised learning within a rice cluster in Malaysia and to examine the role of institutions, social capital and geographical proximity in helping promote localised learning. The paper argues that the development of social capital within a cluster needs to take place in its institutional context, and that development policies must address the ‘soft’ elements of the cluster in fo…
Innovation for inclusive development in Southeast Asia
In the past, studies on inclusive development involve mainly the perspective of equitable distribution of economic and societal outputs. This study, however, takes a different approach and analyses the potential roles of regional coordination mechanisms (RCMs), specifically universities and research council's networks within Southeast Asia, in disseminating the innovation-related activities for inclusive development or Innovation for Inclusive De…
Innovation systems in Malaysia
Crisis Effects on the Electronics Industry in Southeast Asia
The financial crises of 1997–98 and 2008–09 each had a debilitating effect on Southeast Asian market economies because of the dominance of exports and foreign ownership. However, the 1997–98 financial crisis positively impacted electronics exports, production and employment, due to a booming US economy. The contraction in demand in the US during the 2008–09 crisis reduced electronics exports from Southeast Asia with the exceptions of Indonesia an…
The impacts of transport energy consumption, foreign direct investment and income on CO2 emissions in Asean-5 economies
Technological knowledge, learning and linkages in the wooden furniture industry in Malaysia
This paper examines technological knowledge, learning, and linkages in the wooden furniture industry in the Muar cluster of Malaysia in terms of a spatial innovation perspective. The furniture manufacturers form a close partnership with their immediate business environment (the suppliers, customers, retailers and support industries) to enhance the process of interactive learning. The mutual exchange and shared learning process in the cluster are …
Crisis Effects on the Electronics Industry in Southeast Asia
The financial crises of 1997–98 and 2008–09 each had a debilitating effect on Southeast Asian market economies because of the dominance of exports and foreign ownership. However, the 1997–98 financial crisis positively impacted electronics exports, production and employment, due to a booming US economy. The contraction in demand in the US during the 2008–09 crisis reduced electronics exports from Southeast Asia with the exceptions of Indonesia an…
History of microfinance in Bangladesh
This study aims to conceptualise and document the historical evolution of microfinance in Bangladesh using the life cycle theory (LCT). Based on the LCT nomenclature, the microfinance sector in Bangladesh shows characteristics broadly consistent with the saturation phase (2006–2015) – which potentially has adverse impacts on both microfinance clients and institutions. The maturity phase (1996–2005) of microfinance has corresponded with competitio…
Measuring Human, Physical and Structural Capital Efficiency Performance of Insurance Companies
Innovation for inclusive development in Southeast Asia
In the past, studies on inclusive development involve mainly the perspective of equitable distribution of economic and societal outputs. This study, however, takes a different approach and analyses the potential roles of regional coordination mechanisms (RCMs), specifically universities and research council's networks within Southeast Asia, in disseminating the innovation-related activities for inclusive development or Innovation for Inclusive De…
Technological knowledge, learning and linkages in the wooden furniture industry in Malaysia
This paper examines technological knowledge, learning, and linkages in the wooden furniture industry in the Muar cluster of Malaysia in terms of a spatial innovation perspective. The furniture manufacturers form a close partnership with their immediate business environment (the suppliers, customers, retailers and support industries) to enhance the process of interactive learning. The mutual exchange and shared learning process in the cluster are …
The impacts of transport energy consumption, foreign direct investment and income on CO2 emissions in Asean-5 economies
Innovation systems in Malaysia
Crisis Effects on the Electronics Industry in Southeast Asia
The financial crises of 1997–98 and 2008–09 each had a debilitating effect on Southeast Asian market economies because of the dominance of exports and foreign ownership. However, the 1997–98 financial crisis positively impacted electronics exports, production and employment, due to a booming US economy. The contraction in demand in the US during the 2008–09 crisis reduced electronics exports from Southeast Asia with the exceptions of Indonesia an…
Innovation for inclusive development in Southeast Asia
In the past, studies on inclusive development involve mainly the perspective of equitable distribution of economic and societal outputs. This study, however, takes a different approach and analyses the potential roles of regional coordination mechanisms (RCMs), specifically universities and research council's networks within Southeast Asia, in disseminating the innovation-related activities for inclusive development or Innovation for Inclusive De…
Localised learning in the Malaysian rice cluster
This paper takes a clustering approach as it attempts to investigate localised learning within a rice cluster in Malaysia and to examine the role of institutions, social capital and geographical proximity in helping promote localised learning. The paper argues that the development of social capital within a cluster needs to take place in its institutional context, and that development policies must address the ‘soft’ elements of the cluster in fo…
Measuring Human, Physical and Structural Capital Efficiency Performance of Insurance Companies
Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainable Growth
Globally, entrepreneurship is expected to play a central role in achieving ‘inclusive growth’. This special issue draws on various developments related to the role of business incubators, academia and social enterprises towards achieving inclusive entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable growth. A ‘successful entrepreneurship ecosystem’, which includes business incubation is fundamental for promoting economic growth. Over the years, business …
University Incubation System for Research Commercialisation
This article examines the performance of university research commercialisation in Taiwan and Malaysia and specifically discusses the role of incubation intermediaries. Through case study and patent analysis, this article draws lessons from Taiwan and further discusses the mechanisms in place for the successful commercialisation of university research. Lessons from the case offer insights for Malaysia on how university incubation intermediaries ca…
Reshaping the Business Incubator Model
Since the late 1980s, the business incubator model in China has been evolving—from the early traditional model that focused mainly on providing basic services, such as office space and one-stop administrative services, to an emerging value chain model (value position, value creation, value transfer and value capture), which efficiently combines the profits of an incubator with the success of its incubating tenant ventures. This article analyses t…
History of microfinance in Bangladesh
This study aims to conceptualise and document the historical evolution of microfinance in Bangladesh using the life cycle theory (LCT). Based on the LCT nomenclature, the microfinance sector in Bangladesh shows characteristics broadly consistent with the saturation phase (2006–2015) – which potentially has adverse impacts on both microfinance clients and institutions. The maturity phase (1996–2005) of microfinance has corresponded with competitio…
Human capital and export performance of small and medium enterprises in Pakistan
Purpose This study examines the influence of human capital, overall and by dimensions, on the export performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector of Pakistan. The study also investigates the role of absorptive capacity in the relationship between human capital dimensions and export performance. Design/methodology/approach Data from 586 manufacturing sector SMEs were collected for analysis. The study applied covar…
Exploring SME environmental behaviour and practice
Developing innovation capability in the hotel industry, who and what is important? A mixed methods approach
This study employs a sequential mixed methods design to examine the dynamic roles of leadership, customer orientation, and customer collaboration on the innovation capability and performance of Malaysian hotels. An exploratory qualitative assessment based on semi-structured interviews was conducted to provide a comprehensive understanding of the contextual environment and establish a robust conceptual framework. A confirmatory survey among Malays…
Financial Inclusion Trajectories
Belt and Road Initiative, Institution Quality and China’s Outward Foreign Direct Investments
This paper examines the direct and spatial impacts of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on China’s OFDI globally and tests the moderating effect of the BRI, considering economic development, resources and institution quality for 186 countries from 2008 to 2019. The results imply that the BRI has significantly improved China’s OFDI globally, with a much larger effect in Asia and Africa. This study finds that institutional quality has no direct im…
Environmental Regulation and Industrial Ecology Productivity
Transitioning to an industrial greener pathway is critical to achieving the climate change targets and sustainable development goals. For that, studying industrial eco-productivity is critical. This paper assesses the industrial eco-productivity (IEP) of Chinese industrial enterprises at the provincial level and further analyzes the direct, indirect and spatial impact of environmental regulation implemented in six provinces on IEP. The results in…
Impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on China’s Inward and Outward FDI and Investment Coordination Synergy
This paper assesses the state of inward foreign direct investment (IFDI) and outward foreign direct investment (OFDI), as well as the direct and spatial impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiatives (BRI) on FDI and the degree of coordination synergy between IFDI and OFDI at the provincial level. The paper uses a discontinuous and spatial regression analysis covering 30 Chinese provinces between 2007 and 2019. The results suggest that China’s IFDI …
Sustainable Livelihood Capitals and Livelihood Outcomes of Peasant Households in China
This study empirically examines the relationship between different forms of sustainable livelihood capital and livelihood outcomes, measured as the income and expenditure capacity of peasant households in China. Overall, the results show that land and human capital are the most important determinants of expenditure-based livelihood outcomes, while other forms of capital play significantly smaller roles. In contrast, for farm income, land and tech…
Regional Economic Corridors and Household Income
This study investigates the impact of regional economic corridors (RECs) on household income in Malaysia using micro-level cross-sectional data from 2007 to 2019. The results show that although corridor strategies contribute to income growth, their effects remain modest. Household incomes in corridor states are, on average, lower than in non-corridor states, though this gap has narrowed over time, suggesting that corridor effects require longer p…
Business (14 works) · Economics (11 works) · Political science (10 works) · Industrial organization (8 works) · Economic growth (7 works) · Knowledge management (6 works) · Marketing (6 works) · China (5 works) · Computer Science (5 works) · Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences (4 works)