Bridging the Income Gap: How Corporate Social Responsibility Can Foster MSMEs Development to Reduce Income Inequality with Triple Helix Model

This study explores the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in promoting sustainable economic growth through support for MSMEs in Indonesia. Using qualitative analysis via NVivo14, interviews with corporations and MSMEs reveal that CSR initiatives such as funding, training, and technology integration help strengthen MSME capacity and reduce income inequality. The research highlights the value of aligning CSR with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and emphasizes the role of the Triple Helix model collaboration among government, academia, and industry in enhancing CSR strategies. Technology utilization further supports efficiency and broader impact. Overall, inclusive and collaborative CSR programs are shown to drive sustainable development and economic equity.本研究探讨了企业社会责任（Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR）通过扶持印度尼西亚中小微企业（Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs）对可持续经济增长的影响。本研究借助NVivo14开展质性分析，通过对企业与中小微企业的访谈发现，资金支持、技能培训与技术整合等企业社会责任举措，能够有效提升中小微企业的发展能力并缓解收入不平等现象。本研究强调了将企业社会责任与可持续发展目标（Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs）相契合的重要价值，并突出了政府、学界与产业三方的三螺旋（Triple Helix）协同模式对优化企业社会责任战略的关键作用。技术应用进一步提升了项目实施效率，扩大了其社会与经济影响范围。总体而言，兼具包容性与协同性的企业社会责任项目，能够切实推动可持续发展与经济公平的实现。