Accelerate Quote by Rajiv Shah
“Development is a fundamental part of our national security. It is extreme poverty - the realities of access to water and food - which creates the long-term drivers of our insecurity. Most wars are fought over scarce resources, and that is going to accelerate in the future.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Global Development and Security, USAID, 2017
Development reduces scarcity, which fuels conflict; improving water, food, and economic stability lowers long‑term insecurity.
In simple terms: Development prevents conflict by easing scarcity.
Key Takeaway
Invest in basic needs to secure peace.
Themes
development
security
resource scarcity
conflict prevention
Mood
concerned
hopeful
urgent
Type
policy
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- humanitarian aid
- infrastructure projects
- policy planning
- conflict zones
Key Concepts
sustainable development
human security
resource economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can development be aligned with governance reforms?
- What resources are most critical for preventing future wars?
A Different Perspective
Development alone cannot solve political grievances or governance failures.
