Skip to content
Research Article Open access CC BY 4.0

Financial Inclusion and Economic Development: An Approach towards Global Perspective

Trupti G Appugol, Basavaraj M Naik

Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · pp. 67–74 · Published 3 Jun 2025

10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i61835

Abstract

Financial inclusion has emerged as a crucial driver of economic growth and development across the globe. By providing individuals and businesses access to affordable financial services, financial inclusion fosters economic stability, reduces poverty, and promotes inclusive growth. This paper reviews the role of financial inclusion in economic development, examines global trends, challenges, and policy interventions, and provides recommendations for enhancing financial accessibility worldwide. Financial inclusion has emerged as a crucial driver of economic growth and development across the globe. By providing individuals and businesses access to affordable financial services, financial inclusion fosters economic stability, reduces poverty, and promotes inclusive growth. This paper explores the multifaceted relationship between financial inclusion and economic development from a global perspective. By examining cross-country experiences, policy innovations, and digital financial trends, the study aims to identify the catalysts and constraints that shape financial inclusivity in various socio-economic contexts. The ultimate objective is to present a comprehensive analysis that informs policy design and global cooperation toward equitable and resilient financial systems. The primary goal of this research paper is to critically analyze the relationship between financial inclusion and economic development from a global perspective, with the aim of identifying the mechanisms through which inclusive financial systems contribute to sustainable, equitable, and resilient economic growth. This study seeks to, Examine global trends, regional disparities, and the socio-economic impacts of financial inclusion and evaluate the effectiveness of financial inclusion policies, technologies, and institutional frameworks across diverse economies and also highlight best practices and strategic interventions that have successfully promoted inclusive finance.

Financial inclusion economic development financial risks sustainable development goals

Cited by 4

Assessing the Impact of Financial Inclusion on Financial Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Baringo County, Kenya

Alice Cheruto, Elijah Ng’eno, Naftaly Gisore Mose · Journal of Finance and Accounting · 2025

Effect of Financial Deepening on Economic Growth in Kenya: Evidence from ARDL Modelling Approach

Martha Moreka, Winrose Chepng’eno, Naftaly Gisore Mose · Journal of Economics · 2025

Balancing Financial Inclusion with Integrity: A Path Forward for Nepal

Sachin Raj Piya · SSRN Electronic Journal · 2026

Article metrics

Real usage data collected on this platform.

30

Page views

0

PDF downloads

3

Outbound clicks

4

Citations

Views over time

Views by country

Approximate, from request IP at view time — not citizenship or institution. Countries with fewer than 5 views are grouped as "Other".

Traffic sources

Referring site, by host.

Views and downloads exclude known bots/crawlers. Citations combines this platform's own DOI-resolved index with each external source's own reported total — see Cited by above for individually listed citing works. Last refreshed 0 seconds ago.