A military or government hierarchy is anathema to the dispersed population and diverse tribes of mountainous Afghanistan. Iqbal Quadir Read Quote
The rapid proliferation of cell phones in Afghanistan proves that anything that adds value to people’s lives spreads like brushfire – and commerce is certainly a force that could add value for Afghanis. Iqbal Quadir Read Quote
The best way poor people can come out of their poverty is to get on the global highway, not on some dirt side road. Iqbal Quadir Read Quote
The history of Europe over the last several centuries provides clear evidence of the transformative power of commerce. Iqbal Quadir Read Quote
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 Read Quote
Just as entrepreneurs developed America, they can develop other countries, too. Iqbal Quadir Read Quote
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. Iqbal Quadir Read Quote
Rich countries have been sending aid to poor countries for the last 60 years. And, by and large, this has failed. Iqbal Quadir Read Quote
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. Iqbal Quadir Read Quote
