Press

ACCESS TO FINANCE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Brussels, 28 - 29 October 2004

organised by

WORLD SAVINGS BANKS INSTITUTE

in association
with
WORLD BANK



Press
On occasion of 80th World Thrift Day, savings banks continue to provide ideal vehicle to further economic development. 28 October 2004
Successful socio-economic development requires access to finance. WSBI calls on policymakers and the private sector to foster proximity banking. 28 October 2004
“Attitudes towards social and proximity banking should change,” says WSBI President on first day of Access to Finance Conference 28 October 2004
Access to finance is a core service to any citizen. Proximity banks are the provider. Conclusions of WSBI/World Bank Access to Finance Conference 29 October 2004