Corruption Quote by Arundhati Roy
“The IMF and the World Bank, the most opaque and secretive entities, put millions into NGOs who fight against "corruption" and for "transparency." They want the Rule of Law - as long as they make the laws. They want transparency in order to standardise a situation, so that global capital can flow without any impediment.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public interview, 2015, discussing global finance
The institutions claim to promote transparency and rule of law but use it to control and facilitate capital flow, often undermining true accountability.
In simple terms: Powerful bodies claim fairness while shaping rules to benefit themselves.
Key Takeaway
Question the motives behind stated reforms.
Themes
politics
economics
power
corruption
transparency
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- NGO funding
- policy advocacy
- international aid
- legal reform
Key Concepts
Neoliberalism
governance
capital flow
Questions to Reflect On
- Who benefits from the so-called transparency?
- How can civil society ensure true accountability?
A Different Perspective
Their stated goals may mask self‑interest and limit genuine reform.
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