"This book delves into the transformative power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in one of the world's most vibrant regions. This edited volume explores the synergy between cutting-edge digital technologies and innovative financial strategies to drive responsible business practices that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book navigates the complex interplay between technological advancements, financial inclusion, corporate social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and ethical governance. It critically assesses how digital innovations-ranging from artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to green technologies and fintech-alongside novel financial instruments such as green bonds and impact investing, can address key concerns such as poverty alleviation, gender parity, and environmental sustainability. With a wide range of expert contributions, this volume offers useful insights and practical solutions to promote financial inclusion and encourage sustainable growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. It achieves this through a combination of empirical research, case studies, and policy analysis. This resource is crucial for policymakers, scholars, and development practitioners who are dedicated to advancing inclusive and sustainable development"--
This book delves into the transformative power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in one of the world's most vibrant regions. This edited volume explores the synergy between cutting-edge digital technologies and innovative financial strategies to drive responsible business practices that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This book navigates the complex interplay between technological advancements, financial inclusion, corporate social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and ethical governance. It critically assesses how digital innovationsranging from artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to green technologies and fintechalongside novel financial instruments such as green bonds and impact investing, can address key concerns such as poverty alleviation, gender parity, and environmental sustainability. With a wide range of expert contributions, this volume offers useful insights and practical solutions to promote financial inclusion and encourage sustainable growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. It achieves this through a combination of empirical research, case studies, and policy analysis.
This resource is crucial for policymakers, scholars, and development practitioners who are dedicated to advancing inclusive and sustainable development.
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.
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 Sens 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
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.
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