One of the biggest lessons coming out of the region, according to Poortman, is that once the basic social needs are met, allowing credit for small business and individual entrepreneurship is one of the most critical components of a country's recovery.
Una dintre cele mai importante lectii furnizate de experienta BM in Balcanii Occidentali, potrivit lui Poortman, este ca odata ce nececsitatile sociale de baza sunt indeplinite, acordarea de credite micilor intreprinzatori este una dintre cele mai importante componente ale relansarii unei tari.