Card Quote by Muhammad Yunus
“When you get a mobile phone it is almost like having a card to get you out of poverty in a couple of years.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: World Bank Forum, 2008
Mobile phones can act as tools for financial inclusion, quickly lifting people out of poverty by providing access to services and markets.
In simple terms: Phones enable rapid economic uplift.
Key Takeaway
Leverage mobile tech for financial empowerment.
Themes
poverty alleviation
technology
entrepreneurship
finance
development
Mood
hopeful
pragmatic
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- rural entrepreneurship
- banking
- education
- healthcare access
Key Concepts
financial inclusion
digital economy
microfinance
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent phone users from fully benefiting?
- How can communities build complementary services?
A Different Perspective
Access alone isn’t enough; other supports are needed.
