Richard Attias Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Sporting events like the Olympics have developed and maintained a clear message of promoting gender equality as an essential criterion in the success of any international event.”

“Not only do African students deserve excellent universities, they deserve good elementary and secondary schools, too - and then, to have access to ongoing vocational and job training to ensure their skills remain as relevant as possible to African organizations.”

“Sporting achievements bestow a sense of unification on the cultures and societies in which they take place and create an outpouring of nationalism and pride.”

“The factors that have been holding farmers back are similar to those that threaten other types of growth in Africa. Infrastructure and transport are in many cases quite poor, resulting in the losses of huge amounts of produce.”

“Africa's agricultural sector has enormous scope for development, which would benefit both the continent's economy and its people.”

“Culturally, it is commonplace for African women to work.”

“If women are the key to Africa's future - and I believe they are - we must figure out how to take away the barriers to their participation.”

“It is my firm belief that action on the issues that matter for Africa must emerge from within Africa itself.”

“The cost of infrastructure development to host a mega-event can be offset against economic growth over future decades.”

“When kids are young, before the age of ten, there is a critical window of opportunity when their habits and motivations can be influenced.”