Action Quote by Carol Bellamy
“Instant telecommunication allows better and updated information, lessons learnt and problems encountered to be exchanged and debated, it alerts us more quickly to problems and brings to many households around the world visions and information which hopefully spur us to action.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1999
Instant communication spreads information quickly, enabling faster problem identification and collective action worldwide.
In simple terms: Fast communication helps people learn and act quickly.
Leverage real‑time data to address issues promptly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- disaster response
- public health alerts
- community organizing
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards ensure accurate rapid communication?
- How can we balance speed with verification?
Overreliance on rapid info can cause misinformation spread.