I have created a group on my platform to encourage action to build a fair and sustainable future – Sri Lankan economics teacher Patrick
Mary Teresa: The Vatican
Sri Lanka’s economy should be set up not only for this time but also for the future, said Sokan Patrick, a young teacher who teaches financial education in Sri Lanka, who participated in the event “Francesco’s Economy” in Assisi.
From Thursday, September 22nd to Saturday, September 24th, the event “Francesco’s Economy” held in Assisi, Italy, was attended by approximately one thousand people from more than 100 countries, including young economists, traders and entrepreneurs.
Speaking to the Vatican News about his participation in the event, Patrick explained how the Franciscan Economy event will help Sri Lanka, which is facing a severe economic crisis due to unregulated development activities.
Patrick also said that he has created a committee on his platform to encourage clear action to build a fair, sustainable, and sustainable future.
“Most modern economies are based on producing something and increasing wealth,” Patrick said.
Jena Espelita from the Philippines
Also, Jena Espelita, who participated in the event from the Philippines, highlighted that if digital technology is used well, it can be a good opportunity for the advancement of the poor.
Jena Espelita said that on the first day of the event, she met young people from Asian countries such as India, Pakistan, Indonesia, and South Korea.
In 2019, Patrick, who accepted the invitation given by Pope Francis to the world’s young economists and entrepreneurs, came to Assisi from Sri Lanka and attended the event, and has a degree in economics. Jena Espelita, from Baguio City, Philippines, holds a degree in Economics and Management (AsiaNews).