Businesses in transition: venturing for a better world through the light of the Economy of Francesco

We are living in a time of continuous and profound changes in our societies, in which the role of businesses is being questioned and the ways they conceive of and organise themselves are being significantly reshaped, as well as their strategies, models and relationships with stakeholders. More than 180 researchers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers at the Economy of Francesco event have addressed such topics in the thematic village named Businesses in Transition. In heeding their responsible commitment, this paper aims to present the process and contributions of the Businesses in Transition village to reveal the approach and the guiding pillars that were embraced, and shed light on possible future developments in terms of both research and practical applications.