Development Quote by Priti Patel
“When Secretary of State for International Development, it was my mission to ensure that every taxpayer pound was spent to serve those in need, and met U.K. development objectives.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UK Parliament, 2015, on international development spending
She emphasizes fiscal responsibility in development aid, aiming to meet objectives and serve needs.
In simple terms: Development funds should be spent responsibly to meet goals.
Ensure aid money is used efficiently for intended impact.
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When to use this quote
- foreign aid projects
- taxpayer oversight
- NGO collaborations
- policy evaluation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What metrics best assess development aid success?
- How can transparency be improved in aid spending?
May ignore complexities of aid effectiveness on ground.