Quote by Sen, Amartya
"The capability approach focuses on what people are able to do and be, not just what they have."
More from Sen, Amartya
"Freedom is a triadic relation - freedom of agency, freedom of well-being, and freedom as a capability to achieve functionings that one values."
"Development can be seen as a process of expanding the real freedoms that people enjoy."
"Poverty is the deprivation of basic capabilities, not merely having inadequate income."
"Democracy is intrinsically important - it gives people the freedom to participate in decisions that affect their lives."