Empowering Social Enterprises Through Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets
description: Financial inclusion is also a main mover of economic and social development, par-ticularly in the developing economies that still have minimal access to finance. The chapter discusses how financial inclusion reinforces social innovation by cultivating social enterprises, narrowing inequalities, and facilitating sustainable development. This chapter takes an account of enablers, including government policy, financial education initiatives, shadow financing, and green finance, with a perspective of comprehending the role of facilitation of inclusive financial ecosystems. Relying on secondary data from institutions like the World Bank and DBIE, it analyzes how access to finance enhances the resilience of vulnerable groups and strengthens economic resilience. It also considers policy implications and future research to maximize the role of financial inclusion in social change. Its findings point to its ability to unleash social enterprise opportunities and a more balanced economic ecosystem in emerging markets. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
creator: Dutta, Sneha; Katarla, Abhinav; Dhaundiyal, Pankaj
source: Government Influence in Shaping a Sustainable Fintech Ecosystem;pp.55-92
publisher: IGI Global
date: 01-01-2026
rights: Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
relation: ISBN: 979-833730327-7; 979-833730325-3;
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Dutta S., Christ University, India; Katarla A., Christ University, India; Dhaundiyal P., Christ University, India