Community Quote by Thabo Mbeki
“A global human society, characterised by islands of wealth, surrounded by a sea of poverty, is unsustainable”
About This Quote
Source Speech: African Development Forum, Thabo Mbeki, 2005
A world divided into wealthy enclaves surrounded by widespread poverty cannot endure long-term.
In simple terms: Wealth islands amid poverty are unsustainable.
Address inequality to create a stable global society.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- international aid
- urban planning
- education reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could reduce wealth gaps?
- How can individuals contribute to global equity?
Changing entrenched wealth structures is politically challenging.