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The Impact of Inclusive Finance and Lifelong Learning on Carbon Neutrality: Evidence from African Countries    
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Muhammad Shahbaz
Abdulkadir Barut
Türkiye
Hind Alofaysan
Doç. Dr. Serhat ÇAMKAYA Doç. Dr. Serhat ÇAMKAYA
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Devamını Göster
Özet
This paper explores the role of inclusive finance in achieving carbon neutrality, with a particular emphasis on the impact of lifelong learning in this context. The study covers 16 African countries and examines data from 2000 to 2020. The MMQR estimator is applied for the empirical analysis, while the Driscoll-Kraay estimator was used to test the robustness of the findings. Our empirical results indicate that both inclusive finance and lifelong learning positively contribute to carbon neutrality. Additionally, renewable energy consumption and urban population growth also support the goal of carbon neutrality, while economic growth does not exhibit a similar effect. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers by highlighting the importance of inclusive finance when integrating it into sustainability strategies. Recommendations include creating policies that increase financial inclusion, encouraging renewable …
Anahtar Kelimeler
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Research in International Business and Finance
Dergi ISSN 0275-5319 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SSCI
Dergi Grubu Q1
Makale Dili Türkçe
Basım Tarihi 05-2025
Doi Numarası 10.1016/j.ribaf.2025.102996
Makale Linki https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2025.102996