Evaluation of Financial Inclusion in the Villages of India

2022 ◽  
pp. 39-58
Author(s):  
Nishi Malhotra ◽  
Pankaj Kumar Baag
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Credit Card ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Large Section ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Adoption Of Technology ◽  
Informal Banking

Financial inclusion refers to making financial services available at the doorsteps of the citizens of India. There has been a lot of research to identify the various factors that lead to the adoption of technology for banking and availing of financial services. But there is no study on the factors that impact the adoption of technology and formal banking services in India. A large section of the population in India still uses the informal banking channel such as money lender, relatives which leads to difficulties in availing the financial services. Qualitative research and that grounded theory have been used for research. Direct interview has been used to collect data from the participants across 11 different villages. The study highlights that the level of financial and digital literacy has improved in India though the Kisan credit card scheme faces various problems in implementation.

scholarly journals OPTIMALISASI LAKU PANDAI BERBASIS MASJID GUNA LITERASI DAN INKLUSI KEUANGAN SYARIAH BERKELANJUTAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Syah Amelia Manggala Putri ◽  
Eka Jati Rahayu Firmansyah
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Spiritual Development ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
The Other ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Islamic Studies

Recent development of Shari’a banking is quite satisfying. In 2016, shari’a banking has reported the asset as much as 365.6 trillion rupiahs. On the other hands, the index of shari’a financial literacy and inclusion has not been optimum that is only 8.11% and 11.06% respectively. Therefore, a new innovation is needed to increase the index of literacy and inclusion as a challenge in shari’a banking in Indonesia. As a response, Indonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK) has launched a new regulation of Non-Office Financial Services in the Framework of Inclusive Finance (Laku Pandai) which is expected to increase the index of shari’a financial inclusion. In the application, shari’a finance, which is based on the Islamic laws, should get itself closer to the centre of Islamic spiritual development, namely mosques. A mosque, however, does not only function as a place for developing spirituality but also plays an important role in improving economic activities. Hence, this study is conducted by qualitative research applying the method of Grounded Theory. The synergy between the Laku Pandai program and mosques is performed by involving ummah—the community—as the agent of Laku Pandai whose duty is to assist the community in getting suitable shari’a products and services. In this case, the products of Laku Pandai can be used in worshipping activities (qurban, umroh, hajj, etc), phone-credit recharging, and micro-shari’a financing. The application of this synergy, however, will make the products and services of shari’a finance accessible to the community and thus increase the index of shari’a financial inclusion at once.  The mosque-based education about shari’a finance is obtained by Islamic studies, lectures, and socialization initiated by involved parties, religious leaders and the society, so that it will also increase the index of shari’a financial literacy.Keywords: Laku Pandai, literacy, inclusion, shari’a finance, mosque

scholarly journals Improving the Use of Islamic Banking Services in Financing Investment Projects in Uzbekistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 2205-2220
Author(s):  
Dilmurod Yusupaliyevich Khujamkulov ◽  
Ruhiddin Khusniddin Ogli Zayniddinov ◽  
Dilmurod Rakhmatullayevich Ergashev ◽  
Mamajon Akhmatjonovich Mamatov ◽  
Khusniddin Fakhriddinovich Uktamov
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
The Other ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Major Objective ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Religious Reasons ◽  
Formal Finance

Financial inclusion is remained low level by the majority of households and firms in Uzbekistan, instead of using formal finance, they are more partial to save and borrow informally. In this case, both indicate the high cost of finance as the top reason for not using it. Moreover, households, which are mostly Muslim, declare that religious reasons prevent them from using formal finance, as only conventional finance is available. The result of the survey was passed between a number of households and entrepreneurs that most of them claimed to use Islamic banking products. On the other hand, there are not created main mechanisms, infrastructure, and other important devices to regulate Islamic banking services in the country. The major objective of this study was to investigate there were used some Islamic banking products under some conventional banks for two decades and we have discussed the empirical experiences in Uzbekistan as well as given recommendations for improving the use of Islamic financial services related to foreign experiences and the result of the survey.

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 USO DE LOS SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS. ESTUDIO EMPÍRICO EN ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 581
Author(s):  
Milka Elena Escalera-Chávez ◽  
Esmeralda Tejada-Peña ◽  
Arturo García-Santillán
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Banking Institutions ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

Abstract.USE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES EMPIRICAL. STUDY IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.The financially included population has access to banking services, hence this insertion favors the economic development of the population, however there are many people who do not use formal financial services, including students. For this reason, the objective of this work was to identify the frequency with which the upper level students of Tuxtepec Oaxaca access the financial services offered by the Banking Institutions. The sample is made up of 800 upper level students who belong to 8 public and private universities in Tuxtepec Oaxaca. The frequency of use of financial services was checked by means of the test. The results show that students use the financial services offered by Banking Institutions. However, it is important to reiterate that some students do not resort to the financial system, this proportion of the population being an area of opportunity for the process of financial inclusion in Mexico.Key Words: Use, Financial Services, University Students.Resumen.La población incluida financieramente accede a los servicios bancarios, de ahí que ésta  inserción favorece el desarrollo económico de la población, sin embargo existen muchas personas que no  utilizan  los servicios financieros formales, incluyendo a los estudiantes. Por este motivo, el objetivo de este trabajo fue identificar la frecuencia con la que los estudiantes de nivel superior de Tuxtepec Oaxaca acceden a los servicios financieros que ofrece las Instituciones Bancarias. La muestra está conformada por 800 alumnos del nivel superior que pertenecen a 8 universidades públicas y privadas de Tuxtepec Oaxaca. Se  comprobó por medio de la prueba t la frecuencia del uso de los servicios financieros. Los resultados muestran que los estudiantes usan los servicios financieros que ofrecen las Instituciones Bancaria. Sin embargo, es importante reiterar que algunos estudiantes no recurren al sistema financiero, siendo esta proporción de la población un área de oportunidad para el proceso de inclusión financiera en México.Palabras Claves: Uso, Servicios Financieros, Estudiantes Universitarios.

scholarly journals Financial Literacy and Inclusion Analysis of the Community of Pulau Seribu (A Case Study on Pramuka Island on the Limitations of Banking Financial Services in the Pulau Seribu)

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-261
Author(s):  
Erni Prasetiyani ◽  
Ai Nety Sumidartini ◽  
Achmad Barlian
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Depth Interviews

: The progress of a region can be measured by the level of financial literacy of its population and financial inclusion. DKI Jakarta is in the top financial ranking for literacy and inclusion, but it is inversely proportional to the Pulau Seribu region. This research is a qualitative research with the technique of obtaining data through in-depth interviews with residents in the Pulau Seribu. The results are processed with a Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat (SWOT) analysis to produce a map of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that exist in the Pulau Seribu region. With the SWOT condition in the region, it is hoped that the policy makers, namely the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), the DKI Jakarta Regional Government and the community themselves are able to synergize in formulating strategies to accelerate the backwardness of the Pulau Seribu with DKI Jakarta.

scholarly journals A GLIMPSE INTO THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN TRIPURA

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Sayan Saha ◽  
Kiran Shankar Chakraborty
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
State Level ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Reserve Bank

The term ‘Financial Inclusion’ signifies a process of ensuring delivery of financial services as well as banking services to the vulnerable groups at the point of need, adequately at an affordable cost. The concept of ‘Financial Inclusion’ was accentuated in 2003 by Kofi Annan, former General Secretary of United Nations. Such, efforts were undertaken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2005 and the said policy as already mentioned in a pilot project was first implemented by Indian Bank. Probably, by implementing such policy resolution a vast section of the rural disadvantaged people in India was gradually coming under the ambit of formal banking services. The main aim of this paper is to assess the level of financial inclusion in Tripura based on composite Index. The study conducted in the four districts of Tripura state. The present study relies on secondary data. Secondary data collected from State Level Bankers’ Committee Reports, NEDFi databank, Economic Reviews and RBI Annual Reports. Through this paper Index of Financial Inclusion (IFI) has been used to assess the level of financial inclusion in Tripura.

Promoting Indigenous Financial Inclusion

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Michael D'Rosario
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Geographic Dispersion ◽  
Financial Exclusion

This article describes how the majority of Australia's indigenous communities live within isolated regions and are typically characterized by levels of disadvantage not evidenced within mainstream Australian society. While there are a number of reasons for the evidenced disadvantages, access to financial services and social services are acknowledged as key contributors. The article outlines the role of banking sector competition and changing banking structures on the exclusion of indigenous people from banking services. It is claimed herein that access, marketing, price, and self-exclusion all serve to promote financial exclusion. It is posited that forms of access exclusion such as bank branch access and geographic dispersion have served as the key structural impediments to indigenous financial inclusion. Specifically, this article considers the potential role of adaptive cellular technologies and community telecentres in addressing financial exclusion within indigenous communities. Detailing successful ‘social banking' models adopted in several developing countries, it is asserted that m-banking could serve as a powerful tool for inclusion.

Promoting Indigenous Financial Inclusion

2020 ◽  
pp. 348-360
Author(s):  
Michael D'Rosario
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Australian Society ◽  
Geographic Dispersion ◽  
Financial Exclusion

This article describes how the majority of Australia's indigenous communities live within isolated regions and are typically characterized by levels of disadvantage not evidenced within mainstream Australian society. While there are a number of reasons for the evidenced disadvantages, access to financial services and social services are acknowledged as key contributors. The article outlines the role of banking sector competition and changing banking structures on the exclusion of indigenous people from banking services. It is claimed herein that access, marketing, price, and self-exclusion all serve to promote financial exclusion. It is posited that forms of access exclusion such as bank branch access and geographic dispersion have served as the key structural impediments to indigenous financial inclusion. Specifically, this article considers the potential role of adaptive cellular technologies and community telecentres in addressing financial exclusion within indigenous communities. Detailing successful ‘social banking' models adopted in several developing countries, it is asserted that m-banking could serve as a powerful tool for inclusion.

scholarly journals Modern aspects of the development of financial inclusion in rural areas of the Russian Federation

2021 ◽  
Vol 285 ◽  
pp. 01013
Author(s):  
Svetlana Podgorskaya
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Special Programs

The article considers financial inclusion as the most important means of achieving sustainable comprehensive economic growth. It is established that in the new model of sustainable development of rural areas, the financial involvement of households and small and medium-sized businesses is of particular importance. However, in Russia, among all segments of the population, the most excluded category from financial and economic interaction is precisely rural residents. The main reasons for this situation are digital inequality in the form of low availability of digital communications (Internet and mobile communications) for the rural population, the low level of digital and financial competencies of the villagers, and the low level of income of rural households. Despite the government’s policy to increase the financial accessibility of banking services and eliminate digital inequality, in regulatory and policy documents, references to rural areas are either indirect or absent. Today, there is a boom in the digitalization of financial services; the level of development of information technologies allows you to create more convenient, efficient and mobile products that do not require visits to bank branches and face-to-face consultations. At the same time, such digitalization can become a threat to the development of financial inclusion in rural areas. In this regard, are needed special programs to improve the financial and digital literacy of the rural population, as well as a system of accessible consulting support on lending issues.

scholarly journals Inclusión financiera femenina en México: una herramienta para su empoderamiento = Financial Inclusion for Women in Mexico: a Tool for their Empowerement

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adolfo Federico Herrera García
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equity ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Credit Card ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Las Mujeres

Resumen. El artículo analiza la inclusión financiera de la mujer y su relación con el em­poderamiento en la actual sociedad mexicana ya que cifras oficiales muestran que el 39% de las mujeres adultas tienen una cuenta bancaria y solo el 25% tienen una tarjeta de crédito, lo que enmarca una gran dependencia de las mujeres con los hombres en materia financiera. Ac­tualmente, no existe una teoría establecida sobre la inclusión financiera de la mujer, aunque si se ha puesto en relevancia la importancia de fomentarla como herramienta para lograr el em­poderamiento de grupos excluidos. Se muestra el impacto positivo de disminuir la exclusión financiera femenina en nuestro país, para después determinar a través del análisis de compo­nentes principales las variables que tienen mayor poder explicativo en este fenómeno; además se utiliza el análisis de clúster jerárquico, que permite establecer el nivel que tiene cada estado de la República en cuanto al acceso y uso de servicios financieros en instituciones tradicion­ales y microfinancieras. Dado esto, se puede decir que existe una brecha de género importante y que se necesitan implementar medidas que aumenten la participación de la mujer en el sec­tor financiero para mejorar sus condiciones socioeconómicas y su calidad de vida, la cual le permita crecer en los diferentes entornos de la vida cotidiana.Palabras clave: inclusión financiera, empoderamiento, equidad de género, acceso, mi­crofinanzas. Abstract. The article analyzes the financial inclusion of women and their relationship with empowerment in the current Mexican society as official figures show that 39% of adult women have a bank account and only 25% have a credit card, which It frames a great depen­dence of women with men in financial matters. Currently, there is no established theory on the financial inclusion of women, although the importance of promoting it as a tool to achieve the empowerment of excluded groups has been highlighted. It shows the positive impact of decreasing female financial exclusion in our country, to then determine through the analysis of major components the variables that have greater explanatory power in this phenomenon; In addition, a hierarchical cluster analysis is used to establish the level of each state of the Repu­blic in terms of access and use of financial services in traditional and microfinance institutions.Given this, it can be said that there is an important gender gap and that measures must be im­plemented to increase the participation of women in the financial sector in order to improve their socioeconomic conditions and their quality of life, which allows them to grow in different environments of everyday life.Keywords: financial inclusion, empowerment, gender equity, access, microfinance.

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