Integra Business Review
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): June 2023

Fintech, Digital Inequality, and Inclusive Economic Development: A Systematic Literature Review

Muhammat Imadudin Septiono (STIE Widya Wiwaha, Yogyakarta)
Farhan Alfredo (STIE Widya Wiwaha, Yogyakarta)
Azmi Deshinta Maharani (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta)
Arsyadi Yulian Prasetya (Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta)



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30 Jun 2023

Abstract

The rapid expansion of fintech and digital financial systems has transformed contemporary economic activities by increasing financial accessibility and accelerating participation within digital economies. However, the benefits of fintech-driven financial inclusion remain uneven due to persistent digital inequality, socio-economic exclusion, and governance disparities across populations and institutions. The findings indicate that fintech contributes positively to economic participation, entrepreneurship, and financial accessibility through digital financial services and technological innovation. Nevertheless, unequal technological access, limited digital literacy, gender disparities, financial vulnerability, and institutional limitations continue to restrict participation among vulnerable populations. The review further demonstrates that governance quality and institutional readiness significantly influence whether fintech-driven transformation produces inclusive or unequal economic outcomes. The study concludes that inclusive digital economic development requires integrated approaches combining financial innovation, governance adaptation, digital capability development, and social inclusion strategies to reduce exclusion within fintech-driven financial systems.

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About the Journal Integra Business Review is a scholarly, peer-reviewed academic journal that presents in-depth analysis and critical reviews of various business-related aspects within a global context. The journal serves as an international platform for researchers, academics, and business ...