Believe Quote by Andrew Mitchell
“There is a legitimate role for development education in the UK, but I do not believe these projects give the taxpayer value for money.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UK Parliament debate on development education, 2015
He argues development education exists but often fails to deliver fiscal benefits to taxpayers.
In simple terms: Development education may not be cost‑effective for taxpayers.
Key Takeaway
Scrutinize value for money in public projects.
Themes
public policy
education
budgeting
accountability
taxpayer value
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
analytical
policy
When to use this quote
- government program evaluation
- NGO funding decisions
- taxpayer advocacy
- budget reviews
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
public spending efficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure social value beyond money?
- What criteria should guide funding decisions?
A Different Perspective
He may overlook non‑monetary benefits such as social impact.
