Government agencies, the private sector, donors and civil society organizations all have a responsibility in this regard. As stakeholders in the microfinance or financial inclusion segment of our society, this workshop provides you with the ideal opportunity to make a difference. Without the right financial structure and accessibility to appropriate financial services our rural sector will not grow.
As I mentioned previously, banks are the most ideal institutions that can assist by providing financial services to micro & small business enterprises given their vast resources and experience. It is our duty in the financial sector to assist the other sectors of our economy by making accessible the tools and the means to work in our rural areas.