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Agent banking for financial inclusion and economic growth: A conceptual framework
Tasnim Sohrab
Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi Selangor 43600, Malaysia
Fazli Idris
Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi Selangor 43600, Malaysia
Noorasiah Sulaiman
Faculty of Economics & Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi Selangor 43600, Malaysia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v10i2.2508
Abstract
This study combines grounded theory and a literature review to develop a conceptual framework that explores the relationship between financial inclusion and economic growth in Bangladesh, with a focus on the moderating role of agent banking. The researchers analysed 115 journals to construct the framework, using a selective sampling approach based on journal ranking and country of publication. High-impact journals were prioritised to ensure the quality and relevance of the conceptual framework. The framework provides a foundation for further empirical research to test and validate the proposed relationships. This study constitutes a crucial first step towards investigating the dynamics of financial inclusion, economic growth, and agent banking’s role in driving inclusive development in Bangladesh.
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