Hidden constraints to digital financial inclusion: the oral-literate divide

The Digital Divide and Social Inclusion

A Digital Pathway to Financial Inclusion

Payments are the connective tissue of an economic system. They enable people to buy goods, purchase water and electricity, and send money to friends, family, and business partners. They enable governments to collect taxes and disburse social payments. And they enable suppliers to collect payments from buyers. When these transactions are costly and inconvenient, economic activity is impeded. Wea...

Technology and Social Inclusion. Rethinking the Digital Divide

technology and social inclusion rethinking the digital divide What to say and what to do when mostly your friends love reading? Are you the one that don't have such hobby? So, it's important for you to start having that hobby. You know, reading is not the force. We're sure that reading will lead you to join in better concept of life. Reading will be a positive activity to do every time. And do ...

Gradations in digital inclusion: children, young people and the digital divide

Little academic and policy attention has addressed the ‘digital divide’ among children and young people. This article analyses findings from a national survey of UK 9-19 year olds that reveal inequalities by age, gender and socioeconomic status in relation to their quality of access to and use of the internet. Since both the extent of use and the reasons for low and non-use of the internet vary...

Back to the Land: The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Agriculture in Nigeria

C an rural financial inclusion enhance agricultural growth? This study, using annual data over the period 1981-2014 and the ARDL bounds testing approach, captures the long run as well as the short-run dynamics of the relationship between financial inclusion and agriculture in Nigeria. The results show that usage of financial services has significant impacts on agriculture both in the...