Activist Quote by Joel Bakan
“The whole difficulty I think that that we're facing now is the question of who is going to ensure that corporations are accountable. The problem with leaving it to activists and non-governmental organizations-even with the tool of the Internet at their disposal-is that those organizations and those people don't have the legal right to compel corporations to disclose information, and that is something that governments can do.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Corporate Accountability, date unknown
Corporate accountability requires legal authority, not just activist pressure; governments must enforce disclosure.
In simple terms: Governments must enforce corporate transparency.
Key Takeaway
Support policies that give governments oversight power.
Themes
accountability
corporate governance
law
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
political
informative
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- corporate reporting
- legal reform
Key Concepts
regulation
transparency
civil society
Questions to Reflect On
- What legal mechanisms can strengthen corporate disclosure?
- How can citizens influence government action?
A Different Perspective
Activists may lack enforceable power without legal backing.
![“Some kinds of activists are more willing to try stuff out, see if works and think on their feet, but some of the people who are working on [change] find that very difficult: They've been schooled into thinking you have to come up with the perfect plan in advance. It has become a bit technocratic.” quote by Duncan Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d17/duncan-green-20105_activist_some-kinds-of-activists-are-more-willing_57391.jpg)
