Having been involved in several economic development initiatives as a community banker, I know how complicated it is to build vision and consensus among local stakeholders. While current economic circumstances are challenging, the work you do has never been more important to the communities you serve.
BIS Review 61/2008  1  Let us therefore resolve to work more closely together to build stronger financial institutions that provide responsive service to microenterprises, sow the seeds of entrepreneurship, nurture local enterprises, and build prosperity in our country through microfinance development. I am confident this can be done. I say this on the basis of our track record.