Cities Quote by Jacqueline Novogratz
“In India, we now see many highly qualified professionals ready to work in the rural hinterland and in their own towns and cities to tackle development issues directly without depending much on the government.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Unreasonable People by Jacqueline Novogratz, 2020
Qualified professionals are increasingly choosing to work directly in rural areas and smaller towns to address development challenges without relying heavily on government.
In simple terms: Skilled people are tackling local development themselves.
Key Takeaway
Support local expertise for development.
Themes
development
local action
empowerment
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- rural projects
- urban community programs
- NGO partnerships
Key Concepts
capacity building
social entrepreneurship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can local initiatives be scaled?
- What incentives attract professionals to rural work?
A Different Perspective
Government resources may still be needed for large-scale impact.
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