Information Quote by Thabo Mbeki
“I think that part of the problem that arose with that legislation, is that there probably wasn't sufficient information - probably there was misinformation. I am not sure that they have looked at the legislation.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Legislation, 2005
Legislation often suffers from lack of accurate information, leading to misinformation and poor outcomes.
In simple terms: Bad info hurts lawmaking.
Ensure policies are based on reliable data.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government drafting
- public health measures
- environmental regulations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can verify info before laws?
- How to combat misinformation in policy?
Data gaps can be hard to fill quickly.