Country Quote by Amartya Sen
“No substantial famine has ever occurred in any independent and democratic country with a relatively free press.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Development as Freedom, Amartya Sen, 1999
Free press prevents severe famine in democracies because it enables accountability and timely response.
In simple terms: Free media helps avert famines.
Key Takeaway
Support press freedom for public welfare.
Themes
democracy
press freedom
food security
governance
human rights
Mood
informative
optimistic
Type
scholarly
policy
When to use this quote
- government planning
- NGO interventions
- community monitoring
- media advocacy
Key Concepts
accountability
information flow
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media transparency affect crisis management?
- What safeguards ensure press independence?
A Different Perspective
Press may be censored despite formal freedoms.
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