1: Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa an Introduction David Mhlanga, Mufaro Dzingirai 2: The State of Financial Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa David Mhlanga 3: The Digital Financial Inclusion Conundrum: An Avenue for the Reduction or Perpetuation of Inequalities in Developing Countries Favourite Y Mpofu 4: Leveraging Blockchain for Sustainable Finance: Insights, Challenges, and Opportunities for Africa David Mhlanga 5: Influencing Fair Lending Practices through the Mechanism of AI in-the-loop Muhammad Al-Zafar Khan, Nouhaila Innan, Jahvaid Hammujuddy, David Mhlanga 6: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Financial Inclusion and Wealth Creation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution David Mhlanga 7: AI-Optimized Urban Resource Management for Sustainable Smart Cities David Mhlanga, Deo Shao 8: Harnessing Digital Banking for Economic Growth in Africa David Mhlanga 9: The Critical Developmental Importance of Block Chain Technology in the African Continent. A Review David Mhlanga 10: Potential of microfinance in enhancing capabilities of entrepreneurs: Amatya Sen’s Capability Approach Perspectives Shadreck Matindike, Stephen Mago, Jephias Matunhu, Mufaro Dzingirai 11: Financial Inclusion through Cooperative Banking Strategy in South Africa Stephen Mago, Amanda van de Berg, Shadreck Matindike, Gabriel Musasa, Mufaro Dzingirai 12: Advancing Prosperity in Africa: Navigating Complexities and Policy Responses for Digital Financial Inclusion David Mhlanga 13: The Role of Business Intelligence in Strategic Planning in the Zimbabwean Banking Sector. Mufaro Dzingirai, David Mhlanga, Kudakwashe Zvitambo, Herbert Masukume 14: Blockchain Technology and Sustainable Supply Chain Finance: A Pathway to Environmental Responsibility and Profitability David Mhlanga, Deo Shao 15: Green Leadership and ESG Reporting: Are Zimbabwean Commercial Banks Prepared For SDG and ESG Reporting? Batanayi Mukonzo, Mufaro Dzingirai 16: Overcoming Challenges in Green Banking for Sustainable Development in Africa Mufaro Dzingirai, David Mhlanga 17: Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa a Conclusion David Mhlanga, Mufaro Dzingirai