I am a firm believer that if we invest in the poor through programs such as microcredit and basic education, child survival types of activities and rural development, if we help the poor to gain access to the marketplace and share in the benefits of economic growth, the returns will justify such investments many times over. In terms of political, economic and social stability, they will reap the benefits.
Discussing the importance of microcredit programs and investments in poverty alleviation.
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