Purpose - Financial inclusion is a prerequisite for inclusive development. In 2014, the Indian Government introduced the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) with a similar objective. The study aims to analyse the effectiveness of banks in the implementation of financial inclusion policy, i.e....

This paper examines the resource mismatch in China's healthcare sector from 2010 to 2019. We use structural efficiency to measure the resource mismatch in the healthcare industry (0.2-0.7). We find that an increase in the proportion of private hospitals decreases the healthcare resource mismatch...

Background China started a pilot public hospital reform in 2012 to improve governance and efficiency in healthcare services delivery among county-level hospitals. This study aims to investigate the impact of the pilot reform on hospital efficiency and productivity by using a unique dataset of...

One of the most important ways to boost the health system's performance and lower the rising cost of healthcare is to increase its efficiency. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of the MOH in providing public health services and to gauge the progress of health plans in...

Purpose - It is widely acknowledged that the ability of a firm to develop and exploit their innovative capabilities is a critical determinant that maintains their competitive advantage. The purpose is to evaluate the research and development (R&D) inputs and outcomes on the performance of firms...

Providing a unique estimation model of the efficiency score for a bank branch has long been a primary concern for bank managers, who frequently reject efficiency studies because they contend that a single perspective evaluation cannot adequately display the multifunctional nature of...

We evaluate the efficiency of public expenditure in the 27 European countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. Using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), we map performance over the period 1995-2023, incorporating Musgravian functional spending -...

In the modern business environment, business standards are a crucial tool for improving corporate governance and strengthening trust in business associations. However, in Ukraine, their dissemination and implementation are at an early stage, which necessitates a detailed analysis and adaptation...

El hambre y la desnutrición siguen siendo desafíos de desarrollo críticos en América Central. Desde 2020, han aumentado las tasas de inseguridad alimentaria moderada y grave en toda la región, mientras que los indicadores clave relativos a la nutrición en la primera infancia siguen siendo...

Exporting perishable horticulture products is a complex undertaking which can create inefficiencies within export supply chains (ESCs). It is vital to identify an efficient ESC framework to enhance the competitiveness of horticultural exports. Whilst prior research has focussed on selected...

Promoting and popularly developing urban transport improves environmental sustainability by reducing traffic congestion and air pollution. In the last decade, bus and metro modes, in addition to being the most in-demand, have been the most utilized to offer a practical and sustainable public...