Financial inclusion studies bibliometric analysis: Projecting a sustainable future

Abstract

The study assesses existing studies in the financial inclusion domain and paves the path for future studies where new dimensions can be looked for in this area. This research scientifically analyses and reviews the existing literature on financial inclusions using a bibliometric approach, specifically co-word analysis. Using VOS Viewer, an intellectual and logical structuring is done using the co-word analysis of 206 papers published from 2013 until 2022 from the Scopus database. The co-word analysis derived key themes from past studies to better understand this domain and its diffusion and effect on the stakeholders. The discussion also helps identify the type of work that has happened in financial inclusion since its inception. This reflection offers recommendations and directions based on prior research to demonstrate a clear future direction in financial inclusion studies that link the overall development while considering all potential setbacks.

Keywords

• Bibliometric analysis
• Financial inclusion
• Technology
• Digital inclusion
• Inclusivity
• Society