Across Quote by Rose George
“Because sanitation has so many effects across all aspects of development - it affects education, it affects health, it affects maternal mortality and infant mortality, it affects labor - it's all these things, so it becomes a political football. Nobody has full responsibility.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of the Line, 2013
Sanitation impacts health, education, and mortality, making it a contested political issue with shared responsibility.
In simple terms: Sanitation affects many development areas and is politically complex.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for collective action on sanitation.
Themes
public health
development
politics
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- community health programs
- government policy
- NGO initiatives
Key Concepts
sanitation
policy
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- Who should lead sanitation reforms?
- How can stakeholders share responsibility effectively?
A Different Perspective
Political disputes can stall progress despite clear benefits.
