Fintech as a Catalyst for Economic Resilience and Empowerment: A Multi-Regional Analysis of Adoption Determinants and Sustainable Development among Marginalized Entrepreneurs and Women

Financial Technology (FinTech) is causing a significant shift in the global financial landscape. This phrase describes financial innovations that modify conventional business models and procedures through the use of technology. FinTech has a lot of potential to increase productivity. However, societal circumstances or a lack of digital skills has made access difficult for many people, particularly women, the poor, and informal traders. The informal sector, which includes women-run microbusinesses and street sellers, is vital to the economies of developing nations like India and Indonesia but is frequently excluded from official financial systems. These sources look at how digital financial instruments like digital loans, UPI, and mobile wallets can aid in bridging the "funding gap" and advancing financial inclusion.

Fintech, Empowerment, Sustainable development

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