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Second Successful Day at Trento Festival of Economics
Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank, prompted by questions from Sole 24 Ore journalist Alessia Maccaferri, recounted how his virtuous experience behind the individual development of so many people came about. "I am not a banker, I became one. I was just a young teacher in a village in Bangladesh. Every day I thought about what I could do, even small things, to help poor people and protect them from usurers. Then I decided: I would provide, at honest rates, the money they needed for their activities, be it setting up a business, selling their goods or harvesting their crops”. Then he touched on the urgent climate issue: "Our planet is burning. We must stop global warming, now”, he said, drawing applause. After Yunus's enthusiasm and energy, the meeting on social enterprise and sustainable development continued with the participation of Minister for Disability Erika Stefani, for a special session on the sphere of vulnerability.
In addition to Stefani, this day of the Festival saw among its protagonists the Minister for Equal Opportunities Elena Bonetti, the Minister of Economic Development Giancarlo Giorgetti and, via video link-up, the Minister for Ecological Transition Roberto Cingolani. Anticipation is high for tonight's performance by singer-songwriter Mahmood.
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