Iqbal Quadir quotes

A lot of technologies in the world were unusual in the beginning, and became standard. That's the beauty of bottom-up entrepreneurship and innovations. (Iqbal Quadir)
China has an almost infinite need for energy, and frankly, the world would be better off if much of that need goes in the direction of wind power. View quote
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Poor countries are poor because they are wasting their resources. View quote
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In America, people buy cars, and they put very little money down. They get a car, and they go to work. The work pays them a salary; the salary allows them to pay for the car over time. The car pays for itself. View quote
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Just as entrepreneurs developed America, they can develop other countries, too. View quote
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When leaders are no longer beholden to the people who elected them, corruption results and the recruitment of extremists becomes easier. View quote
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The best way poor people can come out of their poverty is to get on the global highway, not on some dirt side road. View quote
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Barack Obama has talked a lot about changing the way America relates to the world, and few areas are as ripe for reform as our policies on foreign aid. View quote
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I'm motivated by creating a level playing field for the world so that the weak have a chance. View quote
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During the Cold War, the U.S. instituted a policy of sending money to governments in poor countries to buy their political loyalty. While studies show that sending aid to foreign governments creates allegiance, it does not lead to economic progress. View quote
Iqbal Quadir

Iqbal Quadir

Iqbal Quadir - Image
Photo: Sirajr, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: Bangladeshi Businessman
Born: August 13, 1958
Quotes count: 10