CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS-SDG AND ARTISAN ECONOMY
A Vinodan
Dear All,
We are developing a peer-reviewed edited volume titled Sustainable Development Goals and the Artisan Economy: Status, Strategies, and Perspectives, which critically examines the intersection of artisan livelihoods, SDG implementation, and tourism- and market-linked value systems.
Given your distinguished contributions to this domain, we would be honored to invite you to consider contributing a chapter to this volume. The project is being developed for submission to a reputed international academic publisher through a selective and externally reviewed process.
A brief Call for Chapters is included below for your consideration. We would be delighted if you would consider submitting an extended abstract.
With warm regards,
Editorial Team for SDG and Artisan Economy
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CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS
Sustainable Development Goals and the Artisan Economy: Status, Strategies, and Perspectives
Proposed Edited Volume (Under Editorial Development)
Editors
Dr. A. Vinodan
Central University of Tamil Nadu, India
Dr. S. Meera
Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management
(Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)
Dr. S. Sivaprakkash
Central University of Tamil Nadu, India
The editorial team brings extensive experience in publishing peer-reviewed research and scholarly books with established international academic publishers.
About the Volume
Artisan economies constitute a vital yet under-examined pillar of sustainable development, cultural continuity, and inclusive livelihoods across the world. Rooted in traditional knowledge systems and largely operating within informal or semi-formal structures, artisans contribute directly to poverty alleviation, gender empowerment, environmental stewardship, and community resilience—key priorities embedded within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Tourism—particularly cultural, heritage, rural, and creative tourism—has emerged as a major market system shaping the production, valuation, and circulation of artisanal goods. While tourism offers significant livelihood opportunities, it also introduces challenges related to equity, commodification, sustainability, and governance.
This edited volume critically examines the intersection of the artisan economy, SDGs, and tourism- and market-driven value chains, positioning artisans as active agents of sustainable and inclusive development, rather than peripheral cultural actors. The book adopts an interdisciplinary and globally comparative perspective, with strong empirical grounding with international case studies.
The volume is being developed for submission to a reputed international academic publisher through a selective and peer-reviewed editorial process.
Indicative Themes (Not Exhaustive)
We invite original chapter proposals addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Artisan livelihoods and SDG implementation
- Traditional knowledge systems and sustainable craft production
- Gender, equity, and social inclusion in artisan communities
- Tourism as a market system for crafts
- Community-based tourism and artisan empowerment
- Ethical tourism, fair trade, and responsible craft consumption
- Digital platforms, e-commerce, and tourism-linked retail channels
- Financial inclusion, cooperatives, and institutional support for artisans
- Urban craft clusters, creative cities, and place-making
- Environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and crafts
- Impact measurement and SDG-aligned evaluation frameworks
Submissions may be conceptual, empirical, comparative, or practice-oriented. Interdisciplinary approaches are strongly encouraged.
Who Should Contribute?
- Senior and mid-career academics, researchers, and doctoral scholars
- Practitioners, policymakers, NGO professionals, and development experts
- Contributors from allied domains such as sustainable development, tourism studies, development economics, public policy, MSMEs, informal economies, cultural and heritage studies, creative industries, and social entrepreneurship
Submission Guidelines
Interested contributors are invited to submit an abstract of 500–600 words, including:
- Provisional chapter title
- Clear focus and originality of the contribution
- Methodology and data/context (if applicable)
- Theoretical, empirical, or policy positioning
- Explicit relevance to SDGs and artisan linkages
Important Editorial Note
Acceptance at the abstract stage is strictly provisional and subject to:
- Competitive editorial screening
- Thematic balance and avoidance of overlap
- Publisher approval of the full book proposal following external peer review
Only a limited number of chapters will be selected to ensure coherence, rigor, and international relevance.
Review and Editorial Process
All chapters will undergo
rigorous editorial screening and double-blind peer review.
The volume will be developed through a selective, peer-reviewed editorial
process consistent with established international academic publishing
standards.
Indicative Timeline
- Extended abstract submission deadline: 10 March 2026
- Notification of provisional acceptance: April 2026
(subject to editorial screening and publisher approval of the proposal)
- Full chapter submission: September–October 2026 (tentative)
Detailed author guidelines will be shared with shortlisted contributors.
Submission & Enquiries
Please send abstracts and queries to: sdgart...@gmail.com
(Subject line: CFP – Artisan Economy & SDGs)
Editorial Assurance
This volume is being developed through a selective global Call for Chapters combined with targeted invitations to established scholars and practitioners, ensuring scholarly rigor, methodological diversity, and geographic balance.
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Editorial Team,
SDG & Artisan Edited Volume
Dr. A. Vinodan
Central University of Tamil Nadu, India
Dr. S. Meera
Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management
(Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)
Dr. S. Sivaprakkash
Central University of Tamil Nadu, India