Podcast: A journey with changemakers in inclusive finance and social entrepreneurship #7
EPISODE 7: INCLUSIVE FINANCE AS A LEVER FOR EMANCIPATION WITH LAMIYA MORSHED
Discover the podcast : Episode 7
Welcome to our podcast series
The Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation continues its podcast series showcasing the stories of Grameen family leaders who are reshaping the landscape of inclusive finance and social business worldwide. In this seventh episode, we meet Lamiya Morshed, director of the Yunus Center for Social Business and a pioneer in microfinance since 1991, to explore her journey with Professor Muhammad Yunus and her vision of inclusive finance as a tool for empowerment.
What you'll discover
Lamiya Morshed shares her incredible journey, from her first internship at Grameen Bank in 1991 as a student at the London School of Economics, to her pivotal role in replicating microfinance in over 37 countries. Explore how she worked alongside Professor Yunus to transform a revolutionary idea born in Bangladesh into a global movement. Discover how she contributed to the implementation of the Three Zeros strategy and how she inspires the next generation to become agents of change.
Key Highlights
- Economic diplomacy How a revolutionary idea created in Bangladesh proved its global relevance, attracting donors and organizations from around the world
- The fundamental role of women Why do women, when presented with an economic opportunity, prioritize investing in their family's health and education, creating a multiplier effect?
- The evolution of microfinance How microfinance was gradually refined and then complemented by social entrepreneurship and the Three Zeros vision
- The 3 Zeros Clubs A pioneering initiative where young people, from the age of 12, form peer groups to take action on the Three Zeros (Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, Zero Net Carbon Emissions) in their own lives.
- The impact of change in Bangladesh How Professor Yunus's transitional government reforms contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Why this matters
The world faces interconnected challenges: persistent poverty, youth unemployment, environmental degradation, and gender inequality. Lamiya Morshed shows us that inclusive finance is not simply an economic tool; it is a powerful lever for empowerment for individuals, families, and communities. Her experience of over 30 years demonstrates that when the poorest people, particularly women, receive access to appropriate financial services, they become the primary agents of their own development and that of their society.
Perfect for
Social entrepreneurs and impact creators, policymakers and public transformation actors, innovators in inclusive finance, women entrepreneurs, young people seeking meaning and purpose, advocates for climate action and the circular economy, impact investors, leaders of non-profit organizations, and all those who believe that systemic change is possible and necessary.
Key quotes
«"When you give a woman an economic opportunity, she benefits not only herself, but also her family and her community."»
«"Everyone has power. Young people, especially girls, have a very important role to play, starting today."»
Listen now and be inspired by the woman who has dedicated her life to proving that inclusive finance is a powerful and transformative lever for empowerment.
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