Digital Banking, Capital Market, Financial Education and Public-Private Partnerships in Romania’s Economic Development

Oprea Isabelle Margareta (), Panait Cornel (), Draghici Liviu Gelu () and Georgescu Marius-Robert ()
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Oprea Isabelle Margareta: PhD Student, Romanian Academy, School of Advanced Studies of the Romanian Academy, Doctoral School of Economic Sciences, National Institute for Economic Research “Costin C. Kirițescu”, Institute for Mondial Economy
Panait Cornel: Romanian Academy, School of Advanced Studies of the Romanian Academy, Doctoral School of Economic Sciences, National Institute for Economic Research “Costin C. Kirițescu”
Draghici Liviu Gelu: PhD Student, Romanian Academy, School of Advanced Studies of the Romanian Academy, Doctoral School of Economic Sciences, National Institute for Economic Research “Costin C. Kirițescu”, Institute of National Economy
Georgescu Marius-Robert: PhD Student, Romanian Academy, School of Advanced Studies of the Romanian Academy, Doctoral School of Economic Sciences, National Institute for Economic Research “Costin C. Kirițescu”, Institute of Economic Forecasting

Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence, 2025, vol. 19, issue 1, 2951-2966

Abstract: The changing financial scene of Romania offers a special opportunity for analyzing how public-private partnerships, capital market activities, digital banking, and financial literacy campaigns support economic growth. This paper examines how these four pillars interact to solve problems, including poor financial infrastructure, limited investment opportunities, and limited financial inclusion. Combining content analysis of financial reports, policy frameworks, and case studies from Romania’s financial sector, this study builds on existing literature, policy documents, and statistical data in a qualitative approach. The study assesses the efficiency of digital banking in increasing financial accessibility, the part capital markets play in improving investment flows, the effect of financial education on responsible financial behavior, and the need for public-private partnerships in building economic resilience. While a developed capital market offers diversified investment and risk management possibilities, findings show that digital banking innovations simplify financial transactions and extend banking services to underprivileged populations. Structured financial education initiatives also raise degrees of financial literacy, enabling people to make wise financial decisions. Last but not least, public-private cooperation uses institutional knowledge and resources to improve market stability and economic inclusion. By identifying synergies among these elements, this study closes a knowledge gap regarding the connectivity of digital banking, financial literacy, and market development inside Romania’s economic framework. The study provides practical insights for legislators, financial institutions, and academics trying to increase sustainable economic growth in Romania and comparable developing nations. These results should be expanded upon in subsequent studies to improve policy decisions and evaluate how long-term financial innovations affect economic resilience.

Keywords: digital banking; capital market; financial education; public-private cooperation; economic growth (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.2478/picbe-2025-0226

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