Civil society Quote by Recep Tayyip Erdogan
“Similarly, gender-equality, supremacy of law, political participation, civil society, and transparency are among the indispensable elements that are the imperatives of democratization.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on Democratization, Turkey, 2015
Democracy requires gender equality, rule of law, political participation, civil society, and transparency as essential pillars.
In simple terms: Democracy needs equality, law, participation, society, transparency.
Key Takeaway
Promote these elements to strengthen democracy.
Themes
democracy
equality
governance
civil society
transparency
Mood
optimistic
serious
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- civic education
- NGO work
- legislative reform
Key Concepts
political theory
human rights
institutional design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies enforce transparency?
- What barriers block gender equality in politics?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can be hindered by entrenched power structures.
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