Editorial: Business Intelligence to Financial Technology for Social Good: AI, Sustainability, and Inclusive Innovation

This issue presents rigorous empirical investigations that examine the multifaceted relationship between financial technology, sustainable development, and inclusive growth across emerging and developed economies. The manuscripts encompass diverse methodological approaches and geographical contexts, from comprehensive panel studies utilizing advanced econometric techniques to systematic bibliometric analyses and case study investigations spanning Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond. Our distinguished contributors present methodologically robust research that advances theoretical knowledge while offering practical insights for policy formulation and institutional development. The featured studies employ sophisticated analytical frameworks including Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimation, Vector Error Correction Models (VECM), Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), and comprehensive systematic literature reviews, demonstrating the highest standards of academic rigor.