21st century Quote by Mary Robinson
“We need to be prepared to have multi-stakeholder, well-managed partnerships. That can be very effective. We saw this happen at international level with the UN Convention on Landmines, for example, where some governments didn't want to go forward, but enough governments did and with them many NGOs. At international level we need to see this as the 21st century way of doing things.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Convention on Landmines, 1997
Effective global action requires inclusive, well‑managed partnerships across sectors.
In simple terms: Collaboration solves big problems.
Key Takeaway
Build diverse, well‑run alliances.
Themes
cooperation
policy
global governance
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- international treaties
- climate accords
- public health initiatives
Key Concepts
stakeholder theory
multilateralism
NGO engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are the essential partners for your goal?
- How to ensure equitable decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Power imbalances can stall progress.
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