Individuals with a good knowledge of economic and financial basics can make more informed decisions - to their benefit and to the benefit of the entire economy. Not only can they manage their personal affairs and their households better, they can be more effective and productive members of society.
We live in an integrated world, and no country is able to insulate itself any more. That said, we need a global approach to secure financial stability, and the fundamentals of such an approach are personal contacts, open exchange and mutual understanding. For me, one of the main objectives of this seminar is to strengthen these fundamentals.