Purpose: The purpose of this article is to investigate the transformative potential of financial technology in the empowerment of rural women in South Asia. As a sub-purpose, the article examines the way financial technology invariably supports and contributes to SDG 1, SDG 5, and SDG 8 on No Poverty, Gender Equality, and Decent Work and Economic Growth. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study employed a literature review and case studies from India and Bangladesh. Further, the study extensively gathered information on the role of financial technology in the financial inclusion and entrepreneurship of rural women. The article eventually presents a summary of the impact of Fintech on poverty reduction, gender equality, and economic growth in rural communities. Findings: Fintech contributes significantly to the economic empowerment of rural women by enhancing their access to financial services and entrepreneurship. By overcoming conventional barriers such as limited access to traditional banking services and infrastructure gaps, the available paper emphasizes successful Fintech applications associated with significant social and economic outcomes. Research Limitations/Implications: Although the article offers a comprehensive review of the Fintech impact, more minor-scale research would be promising. It will help identify specific regional problems and improve the adaptation of Fintech solutions to the needs of rural women in distinct South Asian situations. Practical Implications: The findings have practical implications for policymakers who could gain useful insights into Fintech’s integration into rural development programs. It provides a robust approach to the importance of women’s empowerment and sustainability through Fintech integration. Authorities should focus on the aspect of upscaling digital literacy, enhancing infrastructure development, and enhancing stakeholder collaboration by integrating new faces into Fintech efforts. Originality/Value: Furthermore, the study fills in the gap in the literature by offering a detailed assessment of how Fintech can accelerate the inclusion of rural women in the larger economy. Additionally, it emphasizes Fintech’s contribution to attaining the SDGs in the South-Asian frameworks. The analysis presents a pattern for integrating gender, technology, and rural development, as well as a roadmap for stakeholders to realize societal as well as economic goals.

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Empowering Rural Women in South Asia Through Fintech: Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals and Entrepreneurial Growth

  • Priyanka Divekar,
  • Ankita Bhatia,
  • Rajiv Divekar,
  • Arti Chandani

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Purpose: The purpose of this article is to investigate the transformative potential of financial technology in the empowerment of rural women in South Asia. As a sub-purpose, the article examines the way financial technology invariably supports and contributes to SDG 1, SDG 5, and SDG 8 on No Poverty, Gender Equality, and Decent Work and Economic Growth. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study employed a literature review and case studies from India and Bangladesh. Further, the study extensively gathered information on the role of financial technology in the financial inclusion and entrepreneurship of rural women. The article eventually presents a summary of the impact of Fintech on poverty reduction, gender equality, and economic growth in rural communities. Findings: Fintech contributes significantly to the economic empowerment of rural women by enhancing their access to financial services and entrepreneurship. By overcoming conventional barriers such as limited access to traditional banking services and infrastructure gaps, the available paper emphasizes successful Fintech applications associated with significant social and economic outcomes. Research Limitations/Implications: Although the article offers a comprehensive review of the Fintech impact, more minor-scale research would be promising. It will help identify specific regional problems and improve the adaptation of Fintech solutions to the needs of rural women in distinct South Asian situations. Practical Implications: The findings have practical implications for policymakers who could gain useful insights into Fintech’s integration into rural development programs. It provides a robust approach to the importance of women’s empowerment and sustainability through Fintech integration. Authorities should focus on the aspect of upscaling digital literacy, enhancing infrastructure development, and enhancing stakeholder collaboration by integrating new faces into Fintech efforts. Originality/Value: Furthermore, the study fills in the gap in the literature by offering a detailed assessment of how Fintech can accelerate the inclusion of rural women in the larger economy. Additionally, it emphasizes Fintech’s contribution to attaining the SDGs in the South-Asian frameworks. The analysis presents a pattern for integrating gender, technology, and rural development, as well as a roadmap for stakeholders to realize societal as well as economic goals.