Asia Quote by Amartya Sen
“Thailand's economic development was driven by educational expansion. That has been a very dramatic factor, and South Asia had been pretty miserable in not learning from that experience.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Human Development in Thailand, 1990s
Educational expansion spurred economic growth, highlighting education as a catalyst for development.
In simple terms: Education drives economic progress.
Invest in education for development.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO programs
- school planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can education be paired with health reforms?
- What barriers limit educational impact?
Education alone cannot solve all poverty issues; other reforms needed.