Capability Quote by Muhammad Yunus
“Poverty is not created by poor people. It is produced by our failure to create institutions to support human capabilities.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Laureate Acceptance, 2006
Poverty persists not because the poor cause it, but because societies fail to build supportive institutions that enable human potential.
In simple terms: Society must create structures that empower the poor.
Key Takeaway
Invest in institutions that build capability.
Themes
poverty
social justice
development
Mood
hopeful
concerned
Type
inspirational
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy design
- NGO work
- community development
- education reform
- microfinance
Key Concepts
capability approach
institutional economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What institutions are missing in your community?
- How can we measure capability growth?
A Different Perspective
Institution building is complex and requires political will.
