scholarly journals The determinants of Financial Inclusion and Digital Financial Inclusion in India: A Comparative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-120
Author(s):  
SRINIVASU BATHULA ◽  
◽  
ANKITA GUPTA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Binary Probit

The access to the Önancial services and digital financial services in India has not yet transformed into their frequent use. Therefore, the present paper provides a comparative analysis of the individual level determinants for few main indicators of the two main dimen- sions of Önancial inclusion and digital Önancial inclusion: access and use, based on binary probit regression analysis using World Bankís 2017 Global Findex data. The paper concludes that education and workforce participation are positively associated with the access to Ö- nancial services and digital financial services and also with the use of most of the financial services and digital financial services. Another interesting result is that being a woman and poor reduces the probability of using mobile banking but do not a§ect traditional banking.

scholarly journals ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN INDIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Arun.K.V
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Formal System ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Major Step ◽  
Banking Business

Technology and financial inclusion are the popular coinage in banking parleys in the country. While technological upgradation and mobile banking are catching up so fast, financial inclusion is tardy. Financial inclusion is a major agenda for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Without financial inclusion, banks cannot reach the un-banked. It is also a major step towards increasing savings and achieving balanced growth. The reach the country is having with technological progress mobile banking has the potential to emerge as a game changer in terms of costs, convenience, and speed of reach. Business models of banks, telecom operators and other stakeholders need to converge. However, the banking industry’s penetration to un-banked areas is still found sluggish. The role of the Indian banker is challenging. At one end of this spectrum lies the demand to achieve financial inclusion as nearly 50 per cent of the population is yet to be covered under the formal system of banking and at the other end lies the task to fulfil the needs of the existing customers. The first priority for banks is to adopt core banking solution (CBS), including all regional rural banks (RRBs). Next, a multi-channel approach using handheld devices, mobiles, cards, micro-ATMs, branches and kiosks can be used. However, it should be ensured that the transactions put through such front-end devices should be seamlessly integrated with the banks’ CBS. In rural areas, where accessibility is a problem, banks are using the microfinance network and business correspondents and facilitators to bring more people under the ambit of banking services. Capitalising on the huge untapped potential in smaller towns and cities and rendering financial services to this segment of people poses a big challenge. Few banks have explored technology solutions to increase the scale of their microfinance portfolios, with the use of smart cards and core banking solutions. KEYWORDS- Technology, Financial Inclusion, Core Banking, Business Correspondents

Effectiveness of Financial Inclusion Initiatives

2018 ◽  
pp. 48-65
Author(s):  
K. Sanal Nair ◽  
Saumya Jain
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Credit Card ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Government ◽  
One Way Anova

An inclusive financial system has been the major agenda of the Indian government over the past few years and several steps have been taken in this direction. The main purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of financial inclusion initiatives taken by Rajasthan government. A questionnaire was drafted and was sent to people from weaker section of the society who have been the beneficiaries of the financial inclusion initiative of the government. Research methodology adopted for the study includes descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA was used to test the association/non-association between the variables. The study concluded towards lack of awareness and usage of financial inclusion initiatives, especially internet, mobile banking, and credit card. In terms of experience with financial services, respondents were positive towards interest on loans and help received by banking staff with respect to documentation and identification norms as well as branch timings. However, distance from the bank and the availability of ATM was an issue for them.

scholarly journals Integrative model formation of a musical art teacher’s professional training by means of innovation technologies

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (Extra-E) ◽  
pp. 381-396
Author(s):  
Tetiana Belinska ◽  
Ninel Sizova ◽  
Liudmyla Vasylevska-Skupa ◽  
Nataliia Kravtsova ◽  
Iryna Shvets
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Basic Understanding ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Model Formation

The purpose of the research is to determine the effectiveness of the established integrative model of the musical art teacher’s professional training by means of innovation technologies based on a survey of students, in order to reveal the benefits of using the integrative model in educational institutions. The research methods: comparative analysis; systematization; generalizations, surveys. It has been established that the implementation of an integrative model of the musical art teacher’s professional training by means of innovation technologies demands from students to conduct the preliminary investigation of the topic and its basic understanding, as well as comprehension of how all the “parts” of the topic correlate. As a result of the research conducted, it has been revealed that the integrative model formation of musical art teacher’s professional training by means of innovation technologies is a complex process due to the abundance of variables that should be taken into account both in the curriculum and at the individual level.

scholarly journals Revisiting the Impact of Mobile Banking in Financial Inclusion Among the Developing Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Ummahani Akter ◽  
S. M. Rakibul Anwar ◽  
Riduanul Mustafa ◽  
Zulfiqure Ali
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Bandwidth Allocation ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
The Impact

Financial inclusion ensures financial products and services at reasonable rates for individuals and aims to introduce unbanked people into banking and financial services. The study aims to explore the effect that mobile banking facilities have on financial inclusion in 17 developing countries. From 2011 to 2017, this study took data from the three dimensions of financial inclusion called "Penetration," "Access," and "Uses". This paper took the Sarma model of Index of Financial Inclusion (IFI) to measure financial inclusion. This paper incorporates mobile money accounts as a "penetration" variable and Mobile banking outlet as an "Access" variable with existing model variables to quantify the effect of mobile banking. This research finds that mobile banking positively impacts the selected countries, though the degree of the changes is not symmetric. African regional countries have improved their financial inclusion after introducing mobile banking much better compared to other regions. This study is limited to examining mobile banking effects on selected emerging countries only. Future research may be devoted to developing more innovative strategies and tools to reach out to unbanked people, including people who face disparities in mobile phone ownership and bandwidth allocation.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengaruh Kelengkapan Fitur dan Desain Navigasi Aplikasi Perbankan Berbasis Mobile Terhadap User Experience Nasabah Individu pada PT Bank Central Asia Tbk

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Andrian Harinata ◽  
Anas Lutfi
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Mobile Banking Applications ◽  
The Individual

The goal of this research was to find whether feature completeness and navigation design of mobile banking applications developed by PT Bank Central Asia Tbk have a significant impact to its individual customers' user experience. This research was conducted by using questionnaire, in which the population was all the individual customers of PT Bank Central Asia Tbk, while the sample was the 162 (one hundred and sixty-two) respondents who submitted the questionnaire. By using the multiple regression analysis and hypothesis test, it was found that both feature completeness and navigation design of mobile banking applications developed by PT Bank Central Asia Tbk have a positive and significant impact to its individual customers' user experience.

scholarly journals Consumer Financial Knowledge and the Use of Mobile Banking: Evidence from the 2018 U. S. National Financial Capability Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Fuzhong Chen ◽  
Jian Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Ordered Probit ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Estimation Methods ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Financial Capability ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Robustness Check

As a widely used technology in recent years, the use of mobile banking has been addressed by a great deal of extant research, and a large and growing body of literature has investigated its determinants as well. Utilizing data from the 2018 U.S. National Financial Capability Study, this study aims at examining the association between financial knowledge and mobile banking by using the approach of ordered probit regression. Besides, this study conducts a comprehensive robustness check by replacing estimation methods and removing outliers by income. The results indicate that the relationship between financial knowledge and mobile banking is negative. Besides, financial knowledge negatively contributes to the adoption of mobile payment as well as mobile transfer. Also, consumers with more financial knowledge are more likely to use traditional financial ways. Thus, financial institutions are encouraged to focus on the reduction of risks perceived by consumers to promote the penetration of financial services via mobile devices.

Impact of Mobile Payment Applications and Transfers on Business

2020 ◽  
pp. 173-189
Author(s):  
Gladys Wanjiku Thuita
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Income Levels ◽  
Mobile Money ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
And Training

Despite Kenya having over 40 banks, only three banks are accessible to the residents of Kibera Slum. Kibera Slum is located on the outskirts of Nairobi and is home to approximately 0.75 million people. A majority of the population in Kibera Slum comprises of either unemployed or casually employed adults whose income levels are considerably low, making it impossible for many of them to operate formal bank accounts. However, the evolution of mobile money technologies has made financial inclusion and innovation possible for Kibera Slum residents. The mobile-banking facility known as M-Pesa enables mobile money remittances and has an outstanding record of financial inclusion and innovation. The objective of this research was therefore to examine financial inclusion and innovation in the Kibera Slum. The study used self-administered questionnaires to answer to two objectives. The study found out that M-Pesa services are accessible and widely used in Kibera Slum. The study also found that M-Pesa business is rated average as a source of income to M-Pesa agent. Ultimately, the study observed that financial inclusion and financial innovation are prevalent in Kibera Slum. These findings have significant implications: the study sheds light on the fact that the slum dwellers have embraced the use of M-Pesa services as a platform to access financial services, establishing more innovative financial services that will help the low income earners expand their businesses and training M-Pesa agents will enhance sustainable business growth and promote innovation.

Is M-PESA a Model for Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment in Kenya?

2015 ◽  
pp. 101-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Violet N. Barasa ◽  
Charles Lugo
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Women's Empowerment ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Women’S Empowerment ◽  
Legal Rights ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Women And Girls ◽  
The Impact

Since the 1980s, the gender gap in most countries—rich and developing—has been narrowing. Women and girls are going to school more, living longer, getting better jobs, and acquiring legal rights and protections. Despite these strides, women in poor rural communities remain financially excluded from formal financial services. This chapter explores the impact of mobile banking on financial inclusion and women's empowerment in Kenya. The aim is to evaluate whether mobile banking is a form of financial inclusion and women's financial empowerment in Kenya. Firstly, it gives a clear background of a form of mobile banking in Kenya locally called M-PESA. Secondly, it evaluates how M-PESA is a form financial inclusion. Thirdly, it examines if M-PESA is a form of financial empowerment for women and girls in Kenya and lastly, offers recommendations on how M-PESA can effectively become a mode of financial inclusion and women's empowerment in Kenya.

scholarly journals Financial Literacy as a Driver of Financial Inclusion in Kenya and Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 561
Author(s):  
Ashenafi Fanta ◽  
Kingstone Mutsonziwa
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Instrumental Variable ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Demand Side ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Instrumental Variable Regression ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Using Data

Efforts are being exerted in many developing countries to promote financial inclusion by increasing individuals’ access to financial products and services. However, literature suggests that increasing the supply of financial products and services per se may not help in expanding financial inclusion unless concerted efforts are exerted in enhancing financial literacy. This is because financially literate individuals are more likely to appreciate the value of financial services and hence take up financial products. This paper reports the link between financial literacy and inclusion using data from a demand side financial inclusion survey conducted in Kenya and Tanzania in 2016 covering a total of 6029 individuals. Results from our instrumental variable regression analysis confirmed that financial literacy is a strong driver of financial inclusion. This implies that efforts to promote financial inclusion need to be accompanied with financial literacy campaigns in both countries.

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