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The relevance of fintechs in gender financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Simplice A. Asongu

    (University of South Africa)

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The importance of fintechs (or financial technologies) in financial inclusion is a comparatively new area of research in the financial inclusion literature, especially as it pertains to developing countries such as those in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) which are characterized by relatively lowers levels of information technology penetration. In the light of the scholarly and policy importance of more research on the topic in SSA, a region which is still comparatively lagging in terms of financial inclusion oriented sustainable development goals (SDGs) targets, Yeyouomo et al. (2023) have recently investigated how fintechs influence financial gender inclusion in SSA countries. In essence, the study attempts to tackle the concern of financial innovation in developing countries with particular emphasis on African countries, using data for the period 2011 to 2017. Before discussing the findings and corresponding policy implications, it is relevant to put more emphasis on the motivations of the study in what follows.

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  • Simplice A. Asongu, 2023. "The relevance of fintechs in gender financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa," Development Finance Agenda, Chartered Institute of Development Finance, vol. 8(4), pages 10-11.
    • Handle: RePEc:afj:journ4:v:8:y:2023:i:4:p:10-11
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    1. Simplice A. Asongu & Nicholas M. Odhiambo, 2023. "Bank accounts, bank concentration and mobile money innovations," Working Papers 23/019, European Xtramile Centre of African Studies (EXCAS).
    2. Olumide O. Olaoye & Mulatu F. Zerihun & Ali Shaddady & Mosab I. Tabash, 2024. "FinTech—A pathway to financial inclusion? Evidence from Southern African Development Community member states," African Development Review, African Development Bank, vol. 36(2), pages 252-265, June.

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