Self-help groups and women empowerment: developing a framework for sustainability of SHGs
International Journal of Social Economics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025
Purpose
This
study
examines
the
research
landscape
on
women
empowerment
and
self-help
groups
(SHGs)
using
bibliometric
analysis
network
cluster
analysis.
It
also
intends
to
create
a
model
that
prioritizes
sustainability
of
women-led
SHGs
in
order
promote
women’s
empowerment.
Design/methodology/approach
A
list
keywords
relating
was
employed
as
search
strategy
highlight
current
characteristics
trajectories.
The
included
397
Web
Science
(WoS)
Scopus
papers
over
period
20
years
from
2003
2022.
Findings
indicated
an
upward
trend
number
publications
last
decade,
with
India
emerging
most
prolific
contributor.
Furthermore,
clustering
technique
facilitated
identification
five
central
clusters
guide
future
research.
Practical
implications
informs
policymakers
microfinance
institutions
about
by
empowering
multiple
capacities,
including
implementing
inclusive
for
poverty
alleviation;
promoting
nutritional
SHGs;
capacity
building
entrepreneurial
training;
evaluating
socioeconomic
impact
developing
contexts;
fostering
social
capital
networking
community
development.
Originality/value
WoS
databases
encompass
wider
range
indexed
journals.
contribution
lies
proposing
new
directions
providing
practical
solutions
achieve
Язык: Английский
FinTech and financial inclusion in emerging markets: a bibliometric analysis and future research agenda
International Journal of Emerging Markets,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2025
Purpose
The
purpose
of
this
article
is
to
explore
how
FinTech
transforming
financial
inclusion
in
emerging
markets
through
a
detailed
bibliometric
analysis.
study
identifies
key
research
trends,
themes
and
gaps,
providing
both
theoretical
insights
practical
recommendations
for
policymakers
institutions.
By
integrating
into
established
models
inclusion,
the
highlights
its
potential
drive
inclusive
economic
growth.
Additionally,
it
proposes
future
agenda
address
challenges
opportunities,
ensuring
that
impact
on
developing
regions
fully
realized.
Design/methodology/approach
employs
analysis
examine
existing
literature
markets.
Using
data
from
Scopus
database,
focuses
identifying
gaps
within
field.
methodology
includes
performance
determine
most
prolific
authors,
institutions
countries,
as
well
science
mapping
visualize
intellectual
structure
thematic
evolution.
combination
quantitative
techniques
qualitative
content
provides
comprehensive
overview
landscape
informs
proposed
agenda.
Findings
findings
reveal
significantly
advancing
markets,
with
increasingly
focusing
mobile
banking,
peer-to-peer
lending
blockchain
technologies.
China,
USA
UK
leading
contributors
research.
Key
include
role
reducing
barriers
promoting
development.
However,
remain
understanding
long-term
impacts
stability
specific
needs
marginalized
populations.
need
more
targeted
leverage
FinTech’s
driving
growth
regions.
Originality/value
This
unique
contribution
by
offering
specifically
context
Unlike
previous
studies
focus
individual
technologies
or
regions,
systematically
maps
global
landscape,
opportunities.
involvement
Dr
Petterson
Ozili,
an
expert
Central
Bank
Nigeria,
adds
significant
value,
relevant
informed
expertise.
paper
serves
valuable
resource
researchers,
practitioners
aiming
Язык: Английский
How can DeFi improve the quality, affordability, access and usage of financial services? A systematic literature review
Journal of economic and administrative sciences.,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2025
Purpose
This
study
systematically
reviews
the
role
of
decentralized
finance
(DeFi)
in
enhancing
quality,
affordability,
access
and
usage
financial
services,
specifically
targeting
underserved
populations.
The
aim
is
to
investigate
DeFi’s
potential
addressing
exclusion
promoting
global
inclusion.
Design/methodology/approach
A
systematic
literature
review
was
conducted,
analyzing
67
peer-reviewed
articles.
focused
on
extracting
actionable
insights
recommendations
regarding
impact
Findings
reveals
that
DeFi,
through
utilization
blockchain
technology,
can
significantly
improve
accessibility,
affordability
usability
services.
By
eliminating
intermediaries
reducing
entry
barriers,
DeFi
platforms
democratize
support
inclusion
a
scale.
research
identifies
specific
mechanisms
which
enhance
services
for
marginalized
communities,
including
lending,
digital
wallets
blockchain-based
remittances.
Research
limitations/implications
constrained
by
current
data
availability
Future
should
explore
scalability,
sustainability
long-term
effects
solutions
diverse
contexts.
Originality/value
uniquely
contributes
examining
intersection
inclusion,
providing
innovative
approaches
overcoming
exclusion.
highlights
transform
empower
populations
economically.
Язык: Английский
Unveiling the FinTech revolution: pioneering models and theories shaping FinTech adoption research
Management Review Quarterly,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024
Язык: Английский
Impact of green banking awareness on green FinTech adoption: a way towards profitable and sustainable practices
Managerial Finance,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 7, 2024
Purpose
The
emergence
of
green
banking
(GB)
as
a
pivotal
force
in
fostering
environmentally
and
socially
responsible
economic
practices
has
gained
significant
traction
recent
years.
This
paradigm
shift
within
the
sector
advocates
for
rise
Green
financial
technology
(Fintech),
serving
catalyst
innovative
digital
tools
promoting
environmental,
social
governance
(ESG)
investments
sustainable
practices.
study
aims
to
investigate
impact
awareness
(GBA)
on
FinTech
adoption
(GFA)
further
affecting
ESG
investments,
perceived
profitability
(PP)
(SB).
Design/methodology/approach
employed
quantitative
approach,
utilizing
partial
least
squares-structural
equation
modeling
(PLS-SEM)
analyze
data
collected
through
an
online
administered
questionnaire.
sample
comprised
registered
users
various
products
services
North
Indian
regions,
with
196
respondents.
Findings
identified
positive
relationship
between
GBA
GFA,
suggesting
that
heightened
positively
influences
solutions.
Additionally,
GFA
was
found
be
associated
increased
sustainability
personal
investment
portfolios.
These
findings
underscore
potential
drive
empowerment
environmental
responsibility.
Originality/value
research
contributes
concept
application
ESG-driven
at
individual
level.
It
provides
new
discourse
proposes
Eco–Ed
nexus
framework
focusing
strategic
insights
stakeholders,
guiding
implementation
transformative
measures
advance
finance
growth.
Язык: Английский