Sri Mulyani Indrawati quotes

Sri Mulyani Indrawati is an Indonesian economist and a prominent figure in global financial policy. As Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, she has been recognized for her efforts in improving the country’s economy and enhancing fiscal transparency. She continues to influence international economic development through her work in various prestigious organizations. Here are 12 of her quotes:

People now, especially with the Internet, are connected. They have an expectation of behaviour, of accountability, avoiding conflict and fair and just competition. (Sri Mulyani Indrawati)
Many developing countries are enjoying demographic changes. They have a younger demographic composition so they're not burdened by legacy policy. Now, if you combine this with a good macro policy and ambitious structural policy, those countries are able to move more flexibly and be more agile. View quote
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So much research has been done showing that the woman is the most vulnerable but also the biggest strength leading to economic progress. View quote
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The confidence is really driven by the woman - whether she can have the confidence that there will be enough earning or income to finance all the domestic spending - but also by the middle-income class, which for many Asian countries has become the growth power for the economy. View quote
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In Indonesia, where I am from, the Dutch-imposed Civil Code dating back to the colonial 1870s prevailed until the 1974 Law on Marriage granted married women greater rights, including the ability to open individual bank accounts. View quote
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I always enjoy the job and the work that I do, because that's the condition that I attach in accepting any job. This way, I can really work and dedicate myself to the institution for achieving the goal which I believe is a noble one. View quote
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Many emerging countries are facing the same issue of overheating and inflation because they have been vigorously expanding fiscal and monetary policy to counter the 2008 shock. View quote
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I have my own experience in Indonesia, of course. Sometimes in these transition situations, the new governments are still clumsy and awkward in responding to this new environment in which they operate. The only thing in their DNA is the old regime. View quote
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The problem of the food price is structural. The growth of demand cannot be checked in that it is coming from middle income countries demanding more quality and more quantity of food. High demand is here to stay. View quote
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I am still an Indonesian citizen. View quote
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People feel they are not participating in the decision-making process. Decisions are exclusive to those at the very top. You have grown up with crony capitalism and it creates ever more resentment. (Sri Mulyani Indrawati)
In middle-income countries, inequality becomes a problem because you can see there is a layer of people who are doing well, while the poor are still stuck there. We have 300 million poor in India. View quote
Sri Mulyani Indrawati

Sri Mulyani Indrawati

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Occupation: Indonesian Economist
Born: August 26, 1962
Quotes count: 12