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This research examines how fintech development and financial inclusion influence sustainable development within SAARC economies.

August 10, 2026Discover SustainabilityOpen Access

Fintech and financial inclusion as drivers of sustainable development in SAARC economies

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ARAkila RubaiyathComilla University EAEkhtear AhmedUniversity of Liberal Arts Bangladesh SAShamsuddin AhamadUniversity of Liberal Arts Bangladesh

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Investigates the effects of fintech and financial inclusion on sustainable development in SAARC economies, highlighting the need for digital-first policies.

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This research examines how fintech development and financial inclusion influence sustainable development within SAARC economies.
Utilized panel data for eight SAARC countries from 2000 to 2024.
Employed Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to build composite indices.
Applied Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) for long-run relationships and dynamics.
Fintech development positively affects sustainable development, improving efficiency and access.
Financial inclusion shows a negative long-run effect due to credit-driven expansion leading to inefficiencies.
Limited short-run interactions suggest a dominant influence of long-term structural factors.

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Rubaiyath et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a797d579c20a9bbd3184b0a https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-026-04249-8

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Investigates the effects of fintech and financial inclusion on sustainable development in SAARC economies, highlighting the need for digital-first policies.

Fintech and financial inclusion as drivers of sustainable development in SAARC economies

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Fintech and financial inclusion as drivers of sustainable development in SAARC economies

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