Assaad Jabre,
Acting Executive Vice President,
International Finance Corporation “The poor deserve access to essential financial services
just like everyone else. With it, they have a much better chance
of working their way out of poverty and gaining a base for self-sufficient
living. We applaud the Year of Microcredit for helping focus the
world's attention on this crucial concept, and we are committed to
working with our partners in the banking industry and development
community on bringing microfinance closer into the mainstream of
the financial services industry throughout the developing world.”
