Balanced Quote by Anna Lindh
“Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2005
Global markets should reflect universal human values and sustainable development.
In simple terms: Markets need ethical foundations.
Promote fair, sustainable trade.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- international trade
- corporate responsibility
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies enforce ethical markets?
- How to measure sustainability?
Balancing profit with ethics is challenging.