Decisions Quote by Hilary Benn
“Decisions about whether industries or companies should be publicly or privately owned are for the governments of developing countries to make; but where they ask for our assistance we'll give it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum, 2022
Governments of developing nations decide ownership structures; external aid follows their request.
In simple terms: Developing countries choose ownership; others help when asked.
Respect sovereign decisions and offer conditional support.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- international negotiations
- development projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should aid be unconditional?
- How to ensure transparency?
Aid may be misused or politicized.