Women are emerging as a major force for change. Countries that have invested in girls' education and removed legal barriers that prevent women from achieving their potential are now seeing the benefits. Sri Mulyani Indrawati achievebarrierbenefit 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
It is rarely the quick fix that goes the farthest. So don't get tempted by political cycles and the lure of electoral wins. Sri Mulyani Indrawati cycleelectoralfar Change image and share on social
In the 1990s, I was among those Indonesians who demanded and celebrated the departure of our own autocrat, Suharto, and I joined the new government when he left. Sri Mulyani Indrawati 1990sautocratcelebrate Change image and 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
Women are often paid far less than men, while they also perform most of the world's unpaid care work. Sri Mulyani Indrawati caremanpay Change image and share on social
We won't be able to stop disasters from happening. On the contrary, climate change may increase the frequency and severity of floods, droughts and storms. But we are better equipped today to prepare for them and reduce their impact. Sri Mulyani Indrawati changeclimatecontrary 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
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
If women had equal access to fertilizer and modern farm machinery, developing countries would produce between 2.5-percent and 4-percent more food. Sri Mulyani Indrawati accesscountrydevelop Change image and share on social