). We use detailed individual-level survey data, combined with key country-level indicators of bank competition and …, and bank loans). We find that more competition tends to increase the probability of access to these financial products. On …In this paper we study how competition and financial soundness affect financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA …

). We use detailed individual-level survey data, combined with key country-level indicators of bank competition and …, and bank loans). We find that more competition tends to increase the probability of access to these financial products. On …In this paper we study how competition and financial soundness affect financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA …

new measure of digital financial inclusion to examine the impact of digital financial inclusion and bank competition on … effect of bank competition (HHI) on bank stability in line with the competition-fragility view. Policymakers should ensure … ways of enhancing bank competition which reduces non-performing loans and bank insolvency. On practical implications, the …

be associated with greater resort to informal financial services compared with formal, bank-based access. This highlights …