Consultation Quote by Thabo Mbeki
“There are established processes of consultation between the Government, the parastatals and the trade unions, which have worked in the past. And I don't see any particular reason why they shouldn't work.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on governance, South Africa, 2005
Established consultation mechanisms between government, state enterprises, and unions have historically been effective, and there is no clear reason they would fail now.
In simple terms: Past consultation worked; it should work again.
Key Takeaway
Trust proven processes.
Themes
governance
collaboration
labor relations
public policy
Mood
cautious
optimistic
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy formulation
- union negotiations
- state enterprise management
Key Concepts
institutional trust
stakeholder engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- Are current conditions similar to those of the past?
- What new factors could undermine these processes?
A Different Perspective
Assumes past success guarantees future success without accounting for changing contexts.
