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This book delves into the transformative power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in one of the world's most vibrant regions. It explores the synergy between new digital technologies and innovative financial strategies to drive responsible business practices that align with the SDGs.
List of contents
1: Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa an Introduction
David Mhlanga, Mufaro Dzingirai 2: The State of Financial Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
David Mhlanga 3: The Digital Financial Inclusion Conundrum: An Avenue for the Reduction or Perpetuation of Inequalities in Developing Countries
Favourite Y Mpofu 4: Leveraging Blockchain for Sustainable Finance: Insights, Challenges, and Opportunities for Africa
David Mhlanga 5: Influencing Fair Lending Practices through the Mechanism of AI in-the-loop
Muhammad Al-Zafar Khan, Nouhaila Innan, Jahvaid Hammujuddy, David Mhlanga 6: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Financial Inclusion and Wealth Creation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
David Mhlanga 7: AI-Optimized Urban Resource Management for Sustainable Smart Cities
David Mhlanga, Deo Shao 8: Harnessing Digital Banking for Economic Growth in Africa
David Mhlanga 9: The Critical Developmental Importance of Blockchain Technology in African
David Mhlanga 10: Potential of Microfinance in Enhancing Capabilities of Entrepreneurs: Amatya Sen's Capability Approach Perspectives
Shadreck Matindike, Stephen Mago, Jephias Matunhu, Mufaro Dzingirai 11: Financial Inclusion through Cooperative Banking Strategy in South Africa
Stephen Mago, Amanda van de Berg, Shadreck Matindike, Gabriel Musasa, Mufaro Dzingirai 12: Advancing Prosperity in Africa: Navigating Complexities and Policy Responses for Digital Financial Inclusion
David Mhlanga 13: The Role of Business Intelligence in Strategic Planning in the Zimbabwean Banking Sector.
Mufaro Dzingirai, David Mhlanga, Kudakwashe Zvitambo, Herbert Masukume 14: Blockchain Technology and Sustainable Supply Chain Finance: A Pathway to Environmental Responsibility and Profitability
David Mhlanga, Deo Shao 15: Green Leadership and ESG Reporting: Are Zimbabwean Commercial Banks Prepared For SDG and ESG Reporting?
Batanayi Mukonzo, Mufaro Dzingirai 16: Overcoming Challenges in Green Banking for Sustainable Development in Africa
Mufaro Dzingirai, David Mhlanga 17: Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Conclusion
David Mhlanga, Mufaro Dzingirai
About the author
David Mhlanga is a Professor at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa.
Mufaro Dzingirai is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Management, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe.
Summary
This book delves into the transformative power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in one of the world's most vibrant regions. It explores the synergy between new digital technologies and innovative financial strategies to drive responsible business practices that align with the SDGs.
