The conference solicits research papers and case studies from multi-disciplinary areas related to the conference theme and sub-themes. The conference is structured to provide unique and greater opportunity to researchers to synthesize inter-disciplinary research findings and develop a network of interested stakeholders from diverse horizons. Broadly speaking, most research is undertaken as a collaborative effort in groups and networks of scientists. This would foster an academic platform for the exchange of knowledge and to undertake collaborative research in the various areas of inclusive growth and financial inclusion. The conference will focus on the following themes: i) business case for innovation, developing inclusive digital business models, and disruptive technologies that support inclusive growth and financial inclusion, ii) key success factors and challenges in implementing inclusive business projects, and iii) inclusive business approaches for the reduction of extreme poverty, financial exclusion and marginality.

Themes of the conference shall include the following areas, but not limited to:

Finance

• Technological disruptions in financial services
• Impact investing
• Banking technologies: structure and dynamics of change
• Digitizing government-to-person (g2p) payments
• Microfinance in a technology-enabled world
• Technological advancement in banking and insurance
• Frontier capital for social impact
• Different government schemes for financial inclusion
• Financial behaviour
• Mobile financial services
• NPAs and challenges to the banking industry
• Financing models for inclusive business
• Innovations in financial capability
• Small Finance Banks and payment Banks
• Financial inclusion approaches
• Digital payments

Economics

• Rural and social entrepreneurship
• Regional inequalities
• The ecosystem for inclusive business
• Inclusive agribusiness
• Self Help Groups and Empowerment
• Role of non-government organizations as inclusive businesses
• Digital platforms for economic transformation
• Disparities and inequalities in the economy
• Tax reforms
• Public-private partnerships in the global value chain
• Ease of doing business
• Corporate social responsibility
• Global inclusion practices
• Sustainable development

Marketing

• Business enhancement: e-marketing and innovative product design
• Customer-centricity for financial inclusion and inclusive business
• Balancing client vs. provider vs. investor interests
• Strengthening value chain
• Capturing BoP markets
• Shaping inclusive markets
• Perspectives on consumer protection and emerging risks in inclusive digital businesses
• Internet and communication technologies in fostering inclusive innovation
• Keeping up with market development
• Delivery channels for inclusive business
• Retail modernization
• Marketing communication
• Serving and sourcing from BoP clients

Human Resource

• Embracing innovation- capacity building and HR management
• HR strategies and policies for inclusive businesses
• Inclusive Business Transfers and intellectual property rights
• Crafting strong coalitions for change
• Gender equality, workplace diversity, and inclusive business
• Advisory support to inclusive business
• Responsible leadership and inclusive business
• Values for social impact
• Managing change and fostering intrapreneurial skills
• Inclusive business and talent recruitment and development

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