The Impact of Fintech and Artificial Intelligence on COVID 19 and Sustainable Development Goals

Authors

  • Milad Shahvaroughi Farahani * Department of finance, khatam university, Tehran, Iran
  • Amirhossein Esfahani Department of Accounting, Eslamshahr University, Tehran, Iran
  • Mohammadreza Nejad Falatouri Moghaddam Ph.d Candidate, Department of Financial Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  • Ali Ramezani Ph.d Candidate, Department of Financial Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52547/ijimes.2.3.14

DOR:

https://dorl.net/dor/20.1001.1.27832678.2022.2.3.2.3

Keywords:

SDGs, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Big data, Block chain, Sustainable development, COVID19

Abstract

Purpose: The main goal of this article is reviewing the importance of Fintech and AI in achieving sustainable development goals such as education, health, equality and etc. and reducing the negative effects of COVID19. Generally, it is necessary to pay special attention to the environment, poverty, education and welfare, and artificial intelligence and finance can complement each other in this regard.

Methodology: In this article, we have addressed issues such as digitalization, green finance, climate change, big data, sustainable development parameters, and issues related to artificial intelligence and its potential impact on sustainable development. Finally, we have studied the effects of COVID-19 on Fintech and AI and vice versa.

Findings: The results show that Fintech and AI can be effective in achieving the sustainable development goals and they can play an important role in mitigating the harmful effects of COVID-19 in different dimensions such as economic, social health, environment and etc.

Originality/Value: The main contribution of the article is that we have focus on the impact of Fintech and AI on SDGs and COVID19 simultaneously which are often examined separately. On the other hand, the author has tried to look at the issue of sustainable development and its challenges from a financial perspective and have a special and comprehensive look.

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Published

2022-07-10

How to Cite

Shahvaroughi Farahani, M., Esfahani, A. ., Nejad Falatouri Moghaddam, M., & Ramezani, A. . (2022). The Impact of Fintech and Artificial Intelligence on COVID 19 and Sustainable Development Goals. International Journal of Innovation in Management, Economics and Social Sciences, 2(3), 14–31. https://doi.org/10.52547/ijimes.2.3.14

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