Yunus stressed the importance of using technology while emerging market countries undertake economic reform, aiming at tapping creative power in rural areas.

"Because of technology, we can bring the same Internet services,

telephone services, educational services to the rural areas, provided we can ensure a decent income to live a dignified life there," he added.

He also delivered the same commentary on Europe, saying European leaders should establish a social business model to address the problem of youth unemployment in the region.