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The Impacts of Governance and Institution on Financial Inclusion: Evidence from Muslim Countries and Developing Economies أثر الحوكمة والعمل المؤسسي على الشمول المالي: شواهد من البلدان الإسلامية والاقتصادات النامية

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  • Muhamed Zulkhibri

    (Senior Economist, Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

  • Reza Ghazal

    (Assistant Professor University of Kurdistan-Hewler (UKH), Erbil, Iraq)

Abstract

Using the data of more than 100,000 individuals’ characteristics in the Global Findex database, this paper examines the links between financial inclusion, institutions, and governance using panel data analysis from Muslim and developing countries. This paper argues that strong economic governance and institutions are important elements in improving financial inclusion especially for the poor segment of the society because markets, economic activity, and transactions more generally, cannot function well in their absence. The results suggest that governance positively influences financial inclusion by increasing the number of bank accounts and saving in formal financial institutions, but negatively impacts on borrowing behavior. There are also significant differences across countries and regions in explaining financial inclusion. The study suggests that removing corruption, increasing transparent legal framework, fair judicial proceedings and good administration are essential for development and raising financial inclusiveness prospects. باستخدام ما يزيد عن 100 ألف من البيانات المتعلقة بخصائص المستجيبين في قاعدة بيانات (فيندكس) العالمية، تدرس هذه الورقة بهدف استنطاق العلاقة التي تربط بين الشمول المالي والعمل المؤسسي والحوكمة في البلدان الإسلامية والنامية، وذلك باستخدام منهج تحليل البيانات اللوحي. وتناقش هذه الورقة أهمية الحوكمة الاقتصادية القوية والعمل المؤسسي المتين في تعزيز الشمول المالي، وخاصة بالنسبة للفئات الفقيرة من المجتمع. ذلك لأن الأسواق والنشاط الاقتصادي والمعاملات عامة لا يمكن أن تعمل بشكل جيد في غيابهما. وتشير نتائج الدراسة إلى أن الحوكمة تؤثر بشكل إيجابي على الشمول المالي من حيث زيادة عدد الحسابات المصرفية والادخار في المؤسسات المالية الرسمية، بينما تؤثر بشكل سلبي على سلوك الاقتراض. كما تشير هذه النتائج أيضا إلى وجود اختلافات كبيرة بين البلدان والأقاليم في تفسيرها للشمول المالي. وفي الأخير تعتبر هذه الدراسة أن إزالة الفساد، وتعزيز شفافية الإطار القانوني، والإجراءات القضائية العادلة، والإدارة الجيدة من العناصر الأساسية التي تساهم في تعزيز التنمية ورفع آفاق الشمول المالي.

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  • Muhamed Zulkhibri & Reza Ghazal, 2017. "The Impacts of Governance and Institution on Financial Inclusion: Evidence from Muslim Countries and Developing Economies أثر الحوكمة والعمل المؤسسي على الشمول المالي: شواهد من البلدان الإسلامية والاق," Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics, King Abdulaziz University, Islamic Economics Institute., vol. 30(SI), pages 37-60, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:abd:kauiea:v:30:y:2017:i:4:no:3:p:37-60
    DOI: 10.4197/Islec.30-SI.3
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    Keywords

    Financial Markets; Financial Inclusion; Institutions; Governance; Development. الأسواق المالية؛ الشمول المالي؛ المؤسسات؛ الحوكمة؛ التنمية.;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • G20 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - General
    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages
    • G28 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Government Policy and Regulation

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