At this event, the country’s president, Bernardo Arevalo, considered it particularly targeting those who had not yet integrated, “young entrepreneurs, small and micro-enterprise owners, men and women who will now have opportunities.”
The President said that opening financial resources to more people allows us to create more equitable forms of the economy, and described financial inclusion as crucial because it has a direct impact on the stability and well-being of families.
The Head of State added that getting to the roots of inequality allows us to combat it properly, which for him necessarily means making the financial system more accessible.
Arevalo stressed that such tools must be at the service of the people, leaving no one behind, “as a way to confront injustice, inequality and exclusion in our society.”
He estimated, in the presence of Economy Minister Gabriela Garcia and guests, that this financial inclusion tool will open the hope of many to start businesses, work and raise their families.
The strategy highlighted unequal access to economic opportunities and is part of a democratic transformation that is being guided and seeks to achieve the common good, as the 65-year-old politician described as a progressive.
Through tools like these, we are redefining the role of the state in the Guatemalan economy, he added, noting that it must provide guarantees of inclusion, justice, transparency and protection of the rights of all.
The President expressed his conviction that key national objectives require great synergy among institutions to create access to financial services.
In addition, he stated that this contributes to the growth of urban and rural businesses and institutions, generating more and better economic opportunities throughout the territory.
The President believes that the strategy promotes economic growth and contributes to reducing poverty and inequality, thus creating a more solid foundation for the country’s sustainable development.
He stressed that we must redouble our efforts to bridge the gaps in access to financial services and gain the population’s confidence in the system, and encourage youth, women and small business owners to take risks and trust in their talents.
Finally, Arevalo reiterated to the people of Guatemala that he will continue to promote inclusive projects like this one, which focuses on people who help create better living conditions for all.
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