Administration Quote by Amartya Sen
“Famines occur under a colonial administration, like the British Raj in India or for that matter in Ireland, or under military dictators in one country after another, like Somalia and Ethiopia, or in one-party states like the Soviet Union and China.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Development as Freedom, 1999
Famines often happen under oppressive regimes, whether colonial, military, or single‑party.
In simple terms: Political oppression contributes to famine.
Key Takeaway
Address governance to prevent famine.
Themes
politics
humanitarian crises
food security
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
economic
political
humanitarian
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO work
- academic research
- public health planning
Key Concepts
Structural violence
state failure
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions be held accountable?
- What role does international aid play?
A Different Perspective
Complex causes mean simple solutions rarely work.
