Civil society Quote by Pratibha Patil
“Financial institutions, the corporate world and civil society - all must uphold high standards of probity in their working. Only a genuine partnership between the Government and its people can bring about positive change to create a just society.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Ethics Forum, 2010
Calls for high integrity across sectors and partnership between government and citizens for justice.
In simple terms: Integrity and partnership create justice.
Key Takeaway
Promote ethical standards and civic partnership.
Themes
ethics
governance
justice
partnership
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO work
- community projects
Key Concepts
public accountability
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens hold institutions accountable?
- What partnerships foster real change?
A Different Perspective
Corruption can undermine efforts.
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