Accountability Quote by Eduardo Paes
“There is no time and space limitation for public accountability on the Internet. Creative commonality is standard and does not resemble the authoritarian style of the dead communist experience. It seems that it is no longer society's obligation to understand legislation; it is a duty for governments to be understood by their people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Policy Forum, Brazil, 2018
Public accountability online is limitless, while authoritarian models are outdated; governments must be transparent to citizens.
In simple terms: Online accountability is unlimited; governments must be clear.
Demand governmental transparency.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political debates
- legislative reform
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens ensure truthful government communication?
- What mechanisms protect accountability online?
Transparency may be hindered by misinformation and surveillance.