Addresses Quote by Benazir Bhutto
“Through democracy we can address the basic needs of the people, involve them as participants in planning and restore the authority of the government.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 1996
Democracy works when people help plan and the government regains legitimacy.
In simple terms: People participation restores democratic legitimacy.
Engage citizens in governance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- local planning
- policy making
- public forums
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizen input be effectively integrated?
- What safeguards protect against token participation?
Implementation can be hindered by corruption or apathy.