Prof. Sudhakar Patra
Paperback and e – book
978-81-19477-34-0
doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18388826
338 Pages
Rs. 1000/- ( $80 )
Institutional Finance, Digital Banking and Sustainable Development is an interdisciplinary volume that critically examines how financial institutions and digital innovations contribute to inclusive and sustainable development. The book explores the role of institutional and green finance in achieving sustainable development goals, while analysing how digital literacy and FinTech-driven solutions enhance financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Through empirical research and real-world case studies, the chapters highlight the interaction between digital technologies, ESG frameworks, government policies, and financial ecosystems. Special attention is given to rural and marginalized communities, education and skill development in the digital age, and risk, resilience, and regulation in digital financial systems. Overall, the book offers policy-relevant insights and best practices to bridge finance, technology, and sustainability in emerging economies.
Prof. Sudhakar Patra (b.1965) is presently serving as RBI Chair Professor, PG Department of Analytical & Applied Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. He was former Professor & Head, Economics and Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Berhampur University, Odisha. Prof. Patra has 36 years of teaching and research experience, completed 05 research projects and published 23 Books, 109 research papers in Journals & 48 chapters in edited books. Prof. Patra has guided 17 research scholars for Ph.D/D.lit degree and has 13 times academic visit to different foreign countries. He teaches financial Programming, Monetary Management, Econometrics, Mathematical Economics. Apart from many NAAC visits as Peer Team Member, he is an expert in data analysis in SPSS, STATA, E Views.