So much research has been done showing that the woman is the most vulnerable but also the biggest strength leading to economic progress. Sri Mulyani Indrawati bigeconomiclead Change image and share on social
Over time, Europeans have come to rely on governments to protect them from the rougher facets of private enterprise and to look after them in old age. Sri Mulyani Indrawati ageenterpriseeuropean Change image and share on social
People feel they are not participating in the decision-making process. Decisions are exclusive to those at the very top. You have grown up with crony capitalism and it creates ever more resentment. Sri Mulyani Indrawati capitalismcreatecrony Change image and share on social
I think the implications for the rise of China are huge in terms of the political landscape, economic balance, de-velopment thinking, and the environment. Sri Mulyani Indrawati balancechinaeconomic Change image and share on social
There's broad recognition that you really have to put the money where people are going to self-manage. Sri Mulyani Indrawati broadmanagemoney Change image and share on social
New leaders must also expect and manage setbacks. In post-revolutionary times, expectations are high, and the obstacles to meeting them are enormous. Sri Mulyani Indrawati enormousexpectexpectation Change image and share on social
Financial inclusion matters not only because it promotes growth, but because it helps ensure prosperity is widely shared. Access to financial services plays a critical role in lifting people out of poverty, in empowering women, and in helping governments deliver services to their people. Sri Mulyani Indrawati accesscriticaldeliver share on social
When both women and men contribute to a country's economic life on an equal basis, they help building stronger societies and stronger economies. Sri Mulyani Indrawati basisbuildcontribute Change image and share on social
Being able to save, make non-cash payments, send or receive remittances, get credit, or get insurance can be instrumental in raising living standards and helping businesses prosper. It helps people to invest more in education or health care. Sri Mulyani Indrawati businesscarecash share on social
Infrastructure alone won't end poverty. The World Bank had to learn this lesson, too. While we believed too much in bricks and mortar in our early days, we now understand that bringing together funding, technical expertise, and tested knowledge goes much further. Sri Mulyani Indrawati bankbelievebrick share on social