Disillusioned Quote by Mechai Viravaidya
“I left the government because I saw the only way to get family planning moving, was to do it outside the government. I was never disillusioned with government.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Development Talk, 1990
Working outside bureaucracy can accelerate progress on family planning when government stalls.
In simple terms: External action can move family planning forward.
Key Takeaway
Seek alternative routes when institutions stall.
Themes
family planning
government
innovation
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
activist
practical
When to use this quote
- NGO projects
- community outreach
- policy reform
- grassroots campaigns
Key Concepts
public policy
social entrepreneurship
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies overcome institutional inertia?
- How can collaboration bridge gaps?
A Different Perspective
External efforts may lack resources and legitimacy.
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