THE ROLE OF FINTECH IN MOBILIZING CAPITAL FOR SEZ INVESTMENT PROJECTS IN THE DIGITAL ERA
Keywords:
Fintech, Special Economic Zones (sezs), capital mobilization, digital era, investment, emerging markets, digital transformation, crowdfunding, digital lending, blockchain.Abstract
This paper examines the transformative role of financial technology (fintech) in mobilizing capital for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) investment projects within the context of the digital era. It explores how emerging fintech solutions address traditional financing challenges, such as limited access to capital, high transaction costs, and information asymmetry, which often hinder SEZ development. The analysis highlights specific fintech applications like digital lending, crowdfunding, blockchain-based platforms, and digital payment systems, and their potential to streamline investment processes, enhance transparency, and broaden the investor base for SEZ projects. The paper argues that by embracing fintech, SEZs can unlock new avenues for funding, accelerate their digital transformation, and ultimately bolster their economic competitiveness on a global scale.
