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Evaluating Digital Financial Service Adoption Across Diverse Socioeconomic Groups for Sustainable Economic Growth

Digital financial services are critical for achieving SDG8, yet their adoption varies significantly across different population segments. This research examines how targeted policy interventions can improve financial literacy and digital inclusion to foster equitable economic development.

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Banking and paying by phone or online could help more people share in economic growth, but some groups use these services far less. Which government actions, such as building money skills and trust, would best close that gap in emerging economies?

Primary research question

What specific policy interventions are most effective in increasing digital financial service adoption among underserved socioeconomic groups?

Knowledge gap

What remains worth asking

The source suggests that financial literacy and trust are key drivers, but it remains useful to test how these factors vary across different cultural and economic demographics.

Potential contribution

Why it may matter

This research informs policymakers on how to design inclusive digital financial ecosystems that support sustainable economic growth.

Academic placement

Academic fields and topic tags

5.2Economics and business
EconomicsDevelopment StudiesPublic Policy

Study frame: Emerging economies with varying levels of digital infrastructure. · Method signals: PLS-SEM, Comparative case study

Possible study pathways

One question, different levels

Professional master’s / MBA

Financial services strategy and public policy

Research master’s

Development economics

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Data access
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88/100 quality

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  • Requires quantitative data from financial institutions or surveys
  • Focuses on SDG8 outcomes
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APA 7 source

Rahman, M. M., Sadik, N., Rahman, M. M., & Debnath, A. (2026). Role of digital financial service adoption and financial inclusion on sustainable development for the future generations. Discover Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-026-03639-2

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