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“Microfinance recognizes that poor people are remarkable reservoirs of energy and knowledge” quote by Kofi Annan — Download Open image

“Microfinance recognizes that poor people are remarkable reservoirs of energy and knowledge”

About This Quote

Source Speech: United Nations Summit on Development, 2005

Poor people possess untapped energy and knowledge that can drive development.

In simple terms: The poor have hidden strengths.

Key Takeaway

Invest in empowering the poor.

Themes

poverty empowerment development

Mood

optimistic inspirational

Type

policy motivational

When to use this quote

micro‑enterprise
community projects
policy making

Key Concepts

economics human capital

Questions to Reflect On

How can we unlock local knowledge?
What policies support micro‑finance?

A Different Perspective

Resources alone may not solve systemic barriers.

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