[PDF] Is Digital Financial Inclusion Unlocking Growth eBook

Author : Purva Khera
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 19,7 MB
Release : 2021-06-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1513584669

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Digital financial services have been a key driver of financial inclusion in recent years. While there is evidence that financial inclusion through traditional services has a positive impact on economic growth, do the same results carry over for digital financial inclusion? What drives digital financial inclusion? Why does it advance more in some countries but not in others? Using new indices of financial inclusion developed in Khera et. al. (2021), this paper addresses these questions for 52 developing countries. Using cross-sectional instrument variable procedure, we find that the exogenous component of digital financial inclusion is positively associated with growth in GDP per capita during 2011-2018, which suggests that digital financial inclusion can accelerate economic growth. Fractional logit and random effects empirical estimation identifies access to infrastructure, financial and digital literacy, and quality of institutions as key drivers of digital financial inclusion. These findings are then used to help inform policy recommendations in areas related to the digitization of financial services to promote financial inclusion.

Author : Ms.Ratna Sahay
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 47,35 MB
Release : 2020-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1513512242

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Technology is changing the landscape of the financial sector, increasing access to financial services in profound ways. These changes have been in motion for several years, affecting nearly all countries in the world. During the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has created new opportunities for digital financial services to accelerate and enhance financial inclusion, amid social distancing and containment measures. At the same time, the risks emerging prior to COVID-19, as digital financial services developed, are becoming even more relevant.

Author : Benni, N.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 39,18 MB
Release : 2021-01-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9251336237

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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted digital financial inclusion trends across the world in many and complex ways. In developing and emerging contexts, this crisis also holds the potential to propel an unprecedented acceleration in the process of financial digitization and turn out to be a game-changer for digital financial inclusion. The aim of this study is to illustrate the opportunities and risks associated with the surge in uptake and use of digital financial service, providing ideas on how to leverage the paradigm changes affecting the overall approach and perspective towards digital financial services – on the part of various stakeholders – to advance financial inclusion and development. It also seeks to showcase how digital financial services have been used – in both traditional and innovative ways – to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on economies and societies, by both public and private actors.

Author : Ms.Ratna Sahay
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 25,35 MB
Release : 2020-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1513512242

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Technology is changing the landscape of the financial sector, increasing access to financial services in profound ways. These changes have been in motion for several years, affecting nearly all countries in the world. During the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has created new opportunities for digital financial services to accelerate and enhance financial inclusion, amid social distancing and containment measures. At the same time, the risks emerging prior to COVID-19, as digital financial services developed, are becoming even more relevant.

Author : zepu zhang
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,27 MB
Release : 2023
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In recent years, the continuous development of digital inclusive finance has provided favorable opportunities to improve residents' consumption level and stimulate economic growth. According to the theory of financial development and deepening, this paper studies the mechanism and effect of digital financial inclusion on rural residents' consumption and economic growth. The results show that digital inclusive finance significantly promotes rural residents' consumption, and rural residents' consumption significantly promotes economic growth, that is, digital inclusive finance indirectly promotes economic growth by promoting rural residents' consumption. At the same time, digital financial inclusion can also directly promote economic growth, specifically, its breadth, depth of use, and degree of digitalization have diminished economic growth effects. When digital financial inclusion is at different levels of development, rural residents' consumption can affect economic growth nonlinearly. Therefore, we should continue to strengthen the grassroots service capacity of digital inclusive finance, reduce the entry threshold and consumption costs, optimize the service environment, and provide high-quality financial services for rural economic entities.

Author : Ananda S.
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 34,17 MB
Release : 2021-10-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9811626529

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This book discusses ideas for stakeholders to develop strategies to access and use financial products and services such as deposits, loans, and fund transfer mechanism, insurance, payment services, and intermediaries, distribution channels at economical prices in order to cater to the needs of the poor and underprivileged people. Financial inclusion ensures ease of access, availability, and usage of the financial products and services to all the sections of the society. The book will help in recognizing the role of financial inclusion as one of the main drivers in reducing income inequality and thus supporting sustainable economic growth of the countries, especially of an emerging economy. The book provides conceptual and practical ideas from the practitioners, best practices from the experts, and empirical views from the researchers on the best practices and how to mitigate the challenges and issues plaguing the development of the financial inclusion.

Author : Ms.Inutu Lukonga
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 39,32 MB
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1484376544

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Financial technology (fintech) is emerging as an innovative way to achieve financial inclusion and the broader objective of inclusive growth. Thus far, fintech in the MENAP and CCA remains below potential with limited impact on financial inclusion. This paper reviews the fintech landscape in the MENAP and CCA regions, identifies the constraints to the growth of fintech and its contribution to inclusive growth and considers policy options to unlock the potential.

Author : Howard Thomas
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 50,99 MB
Release : 2019-04-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1789737818

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The book outlines a journey from enabling models of government and business to strategies for creating both financial and social inclusion and entrepreneurism as mechanisms for sustainable and inclusive growth.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 17,92 MB
Release : 2019-06-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1498321860

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The paper finds that while there are important regional and national differences, countries are broadly embracing the opportunities of fintech to boost economic growth and inclusion, while balancing risks to stability and integrity.

Author : Jungo, João
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 19,90 MB
Release : 2024-02-12
Category : Business & Economics
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In today's world, financial inclusion has emerged as a critical tool for fostering inclusive economic growth and achieving sustainable development goals. The Role of Financial Inclusion for Reaching Sustainable Development Goals presents a comprehensive exploration of the subject, offering a vital resource for anyone seeking to grasp the intricacies of this dynamic and evolving field. This book assembles a collection of cutting-edge research on financial inclusion, featuring contributions from diverse contributing authors with expertise in various aspects of finance and economics. The volume is structured to examine the main trends and challenges surrounding financial inclusion, while shedding light on its implications for different economies and societies. From the determinants of financial inclusion to its effects on economic agents, financial institutions, and entire economies, each chapter delves into crucial questions, exploring both the theoretical and empirical aspects of the topic. By examining the challenges and implications of financial inclusion in an international context, this book emerges as a relevant and timely reference for policymakers, academics, and financial professionals alike. This book emphasizes the broader social and political impact of financial inclusion, discussing its correlation with issues such as gender inequality, education expenses, health expenses, access to water and sanitation, environmental inequality, and energy needs.