Access Quote by Sylvia Mathews Burwell
“Technologies, including cell phones, have the potential to help millions of poor people out of poverty by enabling access to a range of safe, affordable financial services - most importantly, savings accounts - that have long been out of reach.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World Bank Annual Meeting, 2015
Cell phones can give poor people access to safe, affordable financial services like savings, reducing poverty.
In simple terms: Mobile tech can help the poor save money.
Key Takeaway
Leverage mobile finance for inclusion.
Themes
technology
poverty reduction
financial inclusion
empowerment
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
hopeful
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- rural banking
- small business
- remittances
- emergency savings
Key Concepts
mobile banking
microfinance
digital equity
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent mobile finance adoption?
- How can we ensure security?
A Different Perspective
Infrastructure gaps can limit access.
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