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Sep 2026
The impact of digital financial inclusion on SME performance: Evidence from regional panel data in Kazakhstan and implications for regional development policy
Modern regional economic analysis frequently emphasizes digital financial inclusion (DFI) as a driver of growth, yet empirical evidence regarding its impact on Kazakhstan’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remains sparse. To address this gap, we constructed a balanced panel dataset encompassing 17 Kazakhstani...
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