The ethnic diversity-financial inclusion nexus remains one of the least explored topics in the literature despite global attempts to promote cultural mixing due to its socioeconomic benefits. We contribute to the literature by examining the link between ethnic diversity and financial inclusion...

Considering the worsening levels of food insecurity globally, studies exploring the link between financial inclusion and food insecurity have become imperative. This paper contributes to the literature by examining the effect of financial inclusion on food insecurity using a multidimensional...

Financial literacy can be critical to reducing poverty, but limited evidence exists on the mechanisms of change. Guided by the financial capability framework, this study examines the direct effects of financial literacy on poverty and the indirect effect through financial inclusion and...

Despite the concerted efforts being made at the global, regional, and national levels to reduce child poverty, children in resource-poor countries continue to experience deprivations in multidimensional forms. This study examines the link between parental financial inclusion and multidimensional...

Despite the potential role of a mother’s health insurance coverage in enhancing her children’s health and well-being, research examining its impact on children’s nutritional outcomes remains sparse. We examine the link between mothers’ health insurance subscription and child malnutrition...

Many households in developing countries seek to address poor learning outcomes by investing in private supplementary tutoring (PST). We examined the effects of PST expenditures on learning outcomes and possible heterogeneous effects related to the child’s gender and locality. We use...