Digital financial inclusion in emerging economies: evidence from Jordan

Abdalla Fuad Al-Khub
,
Mohamed Saeudy
,
Ali Meftah Gerged

Business & Management Research Institute (BMRI)
,
University of Sheffield
,
Misurata University

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Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Abstract

This study explores the role of digital financial inclusion in mitigating poverty and bolstering economic growth, with a special focus on developing nations during the COVID-19 era. Centering on Jordan, it seeks to identify key influencers of financial access by analyzing data from 260 participants using a non-linear probit regression model. The research uncovers a significant disparity in financial inclusion between Jordanian adult males and females, attributable to differences in education, wealth, employment, and income levels. These findings point to the necessity of prioritizing financial accessibility for marginalized groups such as women, the elderly, and those with lower income to effectively combat poverty and facilitate economic advancement and sustainable development in emerging markets.

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English

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Journal of Risk and Financial Management (Volume 17, Issue 2)

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Accepted/In press - 06/02/2024
Published - 08/02/2024

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Published - 08/02/2024

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1911-8066

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handle.net: 10547/626175
Scopus: 85185961468

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10.3390/jrfm17020066

jrfm-17-00066 (2).pdf

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https://www.mdpi.com/1911-8074/17/2/66

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