"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."
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Sri Mulyani Indrawati, born on August 26, 1962, in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, has emerged as a pivotal figure in global economics and governance. As Indonesia's Minister of Finance, she played a crucial role in navigating the country through financial crises, implementing reforms that bolstered economic stability and growth. With her academic background from the University of Illinois and experience at the World Bank, Indrawati’s influence extends beyond national borders, inspiring future generations of leaders and economists to champion sound fiscal policies and social equity.
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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."
Sri Mulyani Indrawati
"I remember my first meeting with my management team when I became Indonesia's Minister of Finance. I was the youngest person and the first woman ever to hold that job. Everybody else in the room was male. I knew then that I had to work harder than any man to prove to them that I was capable."
Sri Mulyani Indrawati