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<p>Income inequality remains a significant challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), impeding sustainable development and poverty alleviation efforts. This study investigates the interplay between population growth, financial development, and the digital revolution in influencing income disparities across various quantiles within the region. We employ conditional and unconditional quantile regression (CQR/UQR) with fixed effects on panel data from 27 SSA countries between 2004 and 2020. Findings reveal that financial development, along with access to markets and institutions, positively influences income inequality, while financial outreach and inclusion, coupled with the adoption of digital technologies, contribute to its reduction across different income quantiles. The more substantial impact of digitalization and population growth on lower-income quantiles highlights the potential of technological advancements and increasing population size to mitigate income disparities among vulnerable groups. The implications of our research emphasize the necessity for targeted policies and interventions that harness the benefits of the digital revolution and enhance financial inclusion. By addressing the digital divide and improving access to financial services, particularly for underserved populations, policymakers can foster economic inclusivity and reduce income inequality in SSA, leverage the digital revolution and financial inclusion to reduce income disparities and promote equitable economic development for a growing population.</p>

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Financial Development and Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa During the Digital Era: The Role of Population Dynamics on Income Inequality

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    2026年3月18日

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  • Hassan Swedy Lunku,
  • Zaiyang Li,
  • Shaohua Yang,
  • Asad Mahmood

摘要

Income inequality remains a significant challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), impeding sustainable development and poverty alleviation efforts. This study investigates the interplay between population growth, financial development, and the digital revolution in influencing income disparities across various quantiles within the region. We employ conditional and unconditional quantile regression (CQR/UQR) with fixed effects on panel data from 27 SSA countries between 2004 and 2020. Findings reveal that financial development, along with access to markets and institutions, positively influences income inequality, while financial outreach and inclusion, coupled with the adoption of digital technologies, contribute to its reduction across different income quantiles. The more substantial impact of digitalization and population growth on lower-income quantiles highlights the potential of technological advancements and increasing population size to mitigate income disparities among vulnerable groups. The implications of our research emphasize the necessity for targeted policies and interventions that harness the benefits of the digital revolution and enhance financial inclusion. By addressing the digital divide and improving access to financial services, particularly for underserved populations, policymakers can foster economic inclusivity and reduce income inequality in SSA, leverage the digital revolution and financial inclusion to reduce income disparities and promote equitable economic development for a growing population.