Banking Quote by Muhammad Yunus
“We can remove poverty from the surface of the earth only if we can redesign our institutions - like the banking institutions, and other institutions; if we redesign our policies, if we look back on our concepts, so that we have a different idea of poor people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World Bank Annual Meeting, 2000
Eradicating poverty requires redesigning institutions and policies.
In simple terms: Change systems to end poverty.
Key Takeaway
Reform institutions for equity.
Themes
poverty alleviation
social entrepreneurship
policy reform
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
economic
social
When to use this quote
- banking reform
- social enterprise
- public policy redesign
- community development
Key Concepts
Economic restructuring
social innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- Which institution most needs redesign?
- How can we ensure reforms benefit the poorest?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can be politically difficult.
