Financial literacy in Qatar

CMU-Q Point of Contact: Veli Safak

AI Summary :

This project aims to assess and improve financial literacy among students in Qatar by creating a comprehensive dataset and developing gamified web and mobile educational applications.

This research project aims to explore and improve financial literacy levels among students in Qatar, Throughout the project, the first comprehensive dataset on financial literacy will be collected, the areas for improvement based on the dataset will be identified and these areas will be ad-dressed by designing web-based and mobile applications that gamify the learning experience. While there is limited knowledge on financial literacy among adults in Qatar, there is a complete lack of research on financial literacy among students. This project will fill this gap and enable further studies by making a comprehensive dataset available to researchers and policymakers. Using a mixed-methods approach, this project will combine quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to collect data. The project will also involve developing innovative web-based and mobile applications for both curricular and extracurricular activities, aimed at increasing financial literacy. The outcomes of this project will include a comprehensive dataset and valuable insights into the financial literacy landscape among students in Qatar, highlighting gaps and areas needing improvement. These insights will be instrumental for policymakers, researchers, and educators in designing targeted financial education programs. The web-based and mobile applications will gamify the educational experience, making learning more engaging and effective. Overall, this study will contribute to two key goals stated in Qatar’s 2030 Vision: developing a knowledge-based economy and promoting human development

Project:

SEED-62257

Start year:

2025

Sponsor:

Qatar Foundation

Status:

Active