Beyond Banking: The Economic and Social Benefits of Financial Inclusion

Erscheinungsjahr 2024
ISBN: 978-3-384-26242-4
Verlag: tredition

Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 373 g

This title effectively sets a broad scope, hinting at the far-reaching impact of financial inclusion. Here's a breakdown and potential content directions:
Breakdown:
•Beyond Banking: This suggests that financial inclusion goes beyond simply opening a bank account, encompassing a wider range of financial tools and services.
•Economic and Social Benefits: This clarifies the focus - exploring the positive effects of financial inclusion on both economic and social well-being.
The piece could explore the limitations of a traditional banking-centric view:
•Limited Scope: Many people, especially in developing economies, rely on informal financial systems that traditional banks might not serve.
•Focus on Savings: Traditional banking might not offer the full range of financial products and services needed for financial empowerment.
The focus would then shift on the broader benefits of financial inclusion:
•Economic Growth: Discuss how access to financial services like credit allows individuals and businesses to invest, grow their ventures, and contribute to economic development.
•Poverty Reduction: Highlight how financial inclusion empowers individuals to manage their finances, build savings, and weather financial shocks, reducing poverty.
•Social Mobility: Explore how access to financial services can enable individuals to invest in education, healthcare, and better livelihoods, improving their social standing.
•Financial Resilience: Discuss how financial inclusion can contribute to a population's ability to cope with financial emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
"Beyond Banking" suggests a few content directions:
•Financial Inclusion for Women: Explore how financial inclusion empowers women to participate more fully in the economy and break gender barriers.
•Microfinance and Entrepreneurship: Discuss the role of microfinance institutions in providing financial tools and support for small businesses, leading to job creation and economic growth.
•Financial Technology (Fintech): Highlight the potential of fintech solutions to expand access to financial services, especially in remote areas or for unbanked populations.

Zielgruppe

Inclusion Pays Off: Beyond Banking's Reach - Economic & Social Benefits. This emphasizes the value of financial inclusion beyond traditional banking and the resulting benefits.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Richard

Über Autor(innen)

Richard
Professor Dr. Richard, for your History of Sound course, I propose "Connecting With Sounds: A Network History." This book explores how technology has fundamentally transformed our relationship with sound. We'll delve into the history of audio technologies – from the phonograph to the internet – and analyze how communication networks have revolutionized how we create, share, and experience music. From the rise of global music cultures to the impact of radio and the internet on soundscapes, "Connecting With Sounds" explores how technology facilitated the exchange of sounds across continents.

But this book goes beyond the technical. We'll analyze the social and cultural impact of networked sound, exploring its role in historical events, the influence of social media on music discovery, and the rise of online communities that reshape how we experience music. "Connecting With Sounds" dives deeper, examining how the "network society" itself becomes a network of sound through online platforms and streaming services, fostering new forms of interaction and transforming the role of music curators and DJs. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the fascinating interplay between technology, sound, and society.