Consultation Quote by Tahar Ben Jelloun
“To lead a country, you must periodically hold a national consultation in which people representing different programmes can make a bid for power.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sand Child, Tahar Ben Jelloun, 1985
Effective governance requires regular inclusive dialogues where diverse groups can vie for influence.
In simple terms: Leaders need periodic inclusive consultations.
Key Takeaway
Hold regular, inclusive national forums.
Themes
governance
inclusion
political dialogue
participation
Mood
reflective
strategic
Type
political
advisory
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy forums
- community assemblies
- stakeholder meetings
Key Concepts
democracy
power sharing
consultation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure all voices are heard?
- What safeguards prevent domination by powerful groups?
A Different Perspective
May become tokenistic if not truly representative.
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