Which stakeholder is described as often focusing on short-term gains to win votes, sacrificing the needs of future generations?

• A. Intergovernmental Organizations
• B. Governments
• C. Corporations
• D. NGOs

Answer: (B)

In politics, officials depend on voters to stay in office, so they’re often drawn to policies that deliver quick, visible results within electoral cycles. This emphasis on near-term gains can come at the expense of long-term needs that affect future generations. That combination points to governments as the stakeholder described, since they navigate voter incentives and re-election pressures. Intergovernmental organizations and NGOs focus on long-term governance and advocacy, while corporations pursue profits within market and investor expectations, not votes.