About the Book
Attaining sustainable development today is more urgent than ever, owing to rapid technological advances and evolving financial landscapes. This new book, E-Financial Strategies for Sustainable Development: A Handbook for Promoting Financial Inclusion and Ending Poverty (SDG 1), explores the intersection of technology and finance, offering insights into how digital tools can be harnessed to promote financial inclusion and drive poverty alleviation efforts.
The book delves into the various components of financial inclusion, such as mobile banking, fintech innovations, financial policies, etc., providing a thorough analysis of their potential to transform the economic landscape in a practical and scalable manner. It deliberates on unique concepts such as climate finance, carbon drifts/carbon trading, etc.
It also discusses the capabilities and importance of continued development in both AI and sustainability to address the complex challenges facing the investment community. It discusses how digital tools have transformed financial access for underprivileged people and how e-financial strategies can empower women entrepreneurs in India and beyond.
The importance of financial literacy, including digital financial literacy, is also addressed, exploring its potential to reduce poverty and attain financial inclusion for all. The book considers the intricacies of financial systems, highlighting the unique characteristics of each market and their implications for portfolio management. The significance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in navigating intricate markets is also investigated.
Capitalizing on case studies and best practices from around the world, the book highlights success stories, challenges as well as valuable lessons.
This book will serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, financial institutions, development practitioners, and stakeholders who are committed to leveraging electronic financial strategies to achieve sustainable development. By presenting a global perspective, this book underscores the universality of the need for financial inclusion while acknowledging the uniqueness of regional challenges.
Table of Contents:
1. Unravelling the Complex Web of Climate Finance Barriers in India: An Integrated ISM and Fuzzy MICMAC Analysis 2. Smart Sustainability: Harnessing AI for Investment Monitoring 3. Digital Financial Revolution: Empowering Lives through E-Financial Strategies 4. Understanding Youth Perspectives on Climate Change: Shaping Tomorrow 5. Breaking Barriers: How Technology Is Revolutionizing Access to Financial Services for the Underserved 6. Empowering Her Enterprise: A Comprehensive Review of E-Financial Strategies Catalyzing Women Entrepreneurship in India 7. Rural Maharashtra: Microfinance Growth and Microfinance Providers Challenges in Implementing e-Financial Strategies 8. Financial Literacy and Financial Behavior of People in India with Special Reference to Agra, The City of the Taj Mahal 9. Portfolio Management in Different Markets of Financial Systems: An Optimal Investment Approach with AI Tools 10. An Empirical Study of Saving Behavior: Evidence from India 11. Green Bonds: Building a Sustainable Financial Future 12. Navigating Prosperity: A Bibliometric Analysis of Financial Literacy and Sustainable Development Goals 13. Role of Artificial Intelligence in FinTech and Banks: Challenges and Future Research Agenda 14. Strategies for Promoting Financial Literacy: Empowering Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations to Achieve SDG 1
About the Author :
Ernesto D. R. Santibanez Gonzalez, PhD, is currently involved in research characterized by integrating mathematical models, big data, blockchain, and internet technology to understand, model, and provide practical solutions to companies and organizations that need to address climate change and sustainability problems. His experience in industrial engineering, operations management, and operations research gives him a good understanding of how to integrate information technology with quantitative methods to solve real-life problems. He is serving as associate editor and editor-in-chief of various journals with top publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, etc. He has also served as regional editor for the International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management (Emerald). In just the last five years, he has published more than 50 papers in top-tier journals. He has had visiting appointments at several universities in Brazil, China, and the United Kingdom. Currently, he is supervising and co-supervising graduate students in Brazil, Chile, and China. He leads the Circular Economy and Sustainability 4.0 Initiative (CES4.0); is a member of the Board of Directors (Counsellor), National Forestry Society of Chile (SNF); and has developed more than 80 research, innovation, and consulting projects that provide solutions to real problems in different countries of the world in industrial sectors such as energy, retail, mining, agri-food, forestry, logistics and oil and gas. Dr. Gonzalez holds a PhD in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) in a joint program with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Rajeev Sijariya, PhD, is currently associated with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) as the Dean and Professor at Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship (ABVSME), India, where he is also the International Students Advisor. Earlier, he was Chairperson of the Special Centre for E-Learning (SCEL). He has vast teaching and corporate experience of over 24 years. He was nominated by the President of India to the National Institutes of Technology, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, and Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He has received various awards and project grants, guided many PhD students, and published many research papers. He is an author, researcher, academician, thinker, motivator, orator, corporate trainer, and social activist. He has hold MSc (Physics-electronics), MBA, and PhD in Management.
Vikas Garg, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Management at Christ University, India. He has more than 20 years of experience, with over 10 PhD scholars currently under his guidance. He has published numerous research papers in various Scopus- and ABDC-indexed international and national journals. He is acting as Associate Editor of the Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment(indexed in the WoS and Scopus). He is also acting as the Book Series Editor with Taylor and Francis for three books series: Technology Innovations: Strategies for Business Sustainability and Growth; Emerging Trends in Technology in Management and Commerce; and Electronic Commerce Management for Business. He has been working with new innovative ideas in the field of patents and copyrights. He has been the lead organizer in conducting various international conferences, workshops, and case study competitions, including those affiliated with IEEE. He has been conferred with many national and international awards for being best academician, researcher, and employee.
