The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction: Empirical Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa
Author (s)
Abdul Karim Kamara
Abstract
This study examines the impact of financial inclusion (FI) on economic growth (EG) and poverty reduction in 18 sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) over the period from 2014 to 2021. The study employs fixed effects, random effects, panel-corrected standard errors (PCSE), Driscoll Kraay standard errors, the generalized method of moments (GMM), and quantile regression. A FI composite index was created using principal component analysis (PCA). According to the findings from all the models, FI has a significant positive effect on EG, and it also reduces poverty in SSA. The findings from the quantile regression indicate that countries with a higher Human Development Index (HDI) have a more significant decline in poverty. Therefore, governments and policymakers must prioritize the implementation of policies that facilitate the accessibility, availability, and usability of financial products and services. Such measures will contribute to fostering inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction in SSA.
Keywords: Financial inclusion, Principal component analysis, GMM, Quantile regression, Economic growth and poverty.
| Title: | The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction: Empirical Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa |
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| Author: | Abdul Karim Kamara |
| Journal Name: | International Journal of Science and Business |
| Website: | ijsab.com |
| ISSN: | ISSN 2520-4750 (Online), ISSN 2521-3040 (Print) |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.58970/IJSB.2292 |
| Media: | Online |
| Volume: | 32 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Issue publication (Year): | 2024 |
| Acceptance Date: | 20/01/2024 |
| Date of Publication: | 23/01/2024 |
| PDF URL: | https://ijsab.com/wp-content/uploads/2292.pdf |
| Free download: | Available |
| Page: | 16-33 |
| First Page: | 16 |
| Last Page: | 33 |
| Paper Type: | Research paper |
| Current Status: | Published |
Cite This Article:
Abdul Karim Kamara (2024). The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction: Empirical Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of Science and Business, 32 (1), 16-33. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/IJSB.2292
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About Author (s)
Abdul Karim Kamara, School of Insurance and Economics, University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), No. 10, Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, China.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/IJSB.2292