Year: 2024 | Month: June | Volume 69 | Issue 2

Building Resilient Communities: Financial Inclusion as a Pillar of Sustainable Education (SDG 4)

Namreen Asif V.A.* D. Bindhu Chethanraj Sangeetha Shanuboga Mohammad Ansar M.
DOI:10.46852/0424-2513.3.2024.36

Abstract:

Financial inclusion and sustainable education are closely linked, especially in achieving SDG 4. The introduction highlights how financial inclusion can empower communities and promote inclusive education. It emphasizes universal access to affordable financial services as a catalyst for social mobility and economic empowerment. The role of financial inclusion as a pillar of sustainable education is then examined, highlighting its contribution to access, lifelong learning, educational infrastructure, financial literacy, and the empowerment of marginalized groups. Challenges related to SDG 4 and financial inclusion are discussed, including the digital divide, quality of education, financial literacy, inequality, and climate change. Opportunities at the intersection of SDG 4 and financial inclusion are identified, such as technological innovations, public-private partnerships, financial education integration, inclusive financing models, data analytics, empowerment of marginalized groups, and capacity building. Finally, the findings underscore the importance of integrating financial inclusion initiatives into education policies and programs to build resilient communities and promote inclusive and equitable education. The paper concludes by emphasizing the transformative potential of financial inclusion in fostering sustainable
development and lasting progress for all.



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