Absence Quote by Daisaku Ikeda

If we want any significant development, we must co-opt civil society.

— Nelson Mandela

That a country has a strong civil society is, I believe, particularly necessary for good development.

— Winnie Byanyima

All depend upon the engagement of as many people as possible on all levels, from civil society to national leaders, to advocate for the…

— Queen Noor of Jordan

The movement must go beyond its leaders

— Philip Vera Cruz

For achieving good governance political will is necessary. Good governance is a political process. Though role of civil society is critical, without political will…

— Narendra Modi

In my view, after fifty years of service in the United National system, I perceive the utmost urgency and absolute necessity for proper Earth…

— Robert Muller

We need a mobilized and active civil society using its purchasing power to demand sustainable products and practices. It is also essential that governments…

— Guilherme Leal

You have to believe that it's through politics that societies can lead social and economic and political change.

— David Miliband

As leaders, we need to rise above petty politics and lead, rather than follow, the various interests and pressure groups in our respective countries.

— Hassan Rouhani

Civil Society is a cluster of institutions and associations strong enough to prevent tyranny, but which are, none the less, entered and left freely,…

— Ernest Gellner

Civil society has not lost the possibility to influence the government and force them to change their policy. That is why we believe in…

— Lidia Yusupova

Business, labor and civil society organizations have skills and resources that are vital in helping to build a more robust global community.

— Kofi Annan