Civil society Quote by David Souter
“The main drawback, of course, was cost. Participating effectively in World Summit on the Information Society was very expensive for both developing countries and (especially) civil society.”
About This Quote
Source Report: World Summit on the Information Society, 2005
High participation costs limited involvement of developing nations and NGOs, reducing diverse input.
In simple terms: Expensive participation excluded many voices.
Key Takeaway
Seek affordable inclusion methods.
Themes
equity
global governance
development
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
analytical
When to use this quote
- NGO conferences
- international summits
- policy workshops
Key Concepts
Economic barriers
digital divide
Questions to Reflect On
- How can funding models be restructured?
- What alternatives exist for low‑budget participation?
A Different Perspective
Cost constraints can still marginalize key stakeholders.
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