We believe that poverty does not belong in a civilized human society. It belongs in museums [...] A poverty-free world might not be perfect, but it would be the best approximation of the ideal.

Poverty is unnecessary.

If we are looking for one single action which will enable the poor to overcome their poverty, I would focus on credit

Charity only perpetuates poverty by taking the initiative away from the poor.

What we need is to think strategically about development, analyzing a country's potential role in its region and the world in search of opportunities for growth. Platforms like the Global Social Business Summit can facilitate the process on bringing about change.

In my experience, poor people are the world's greatest entrepreneurs. Every day, they must innovate in order to survive. They remain poor because they do not have the opportunities to turn their creativity into sustainable income.

Access to quality education has enabled me to reach far beyond the Bangladeshi village I grew up in.