Indeed, by working with a broad network of partners to promote financial education and to develop an inclusive financial system, we can achieve our national goal of sustained and inclusive growth for all. Ladies and gentlemen, these are not mere buzzwords. Be mindful that while our economy continues to grow and expand, at least 20% of our population still live in poverty.
Sure, we are making progress but we need to work on accelerating the process of improving our peoples’ quality of life. As a people, we are great. Among many other positive traits, we are talented, creative, flexible, fun, hardworking and innovative.