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Economic Quotes by Ban Ki-moon

17 Economic quotes by Ban Ki-moon

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Ban Ki-moon’s perspective bridges economics with global stewardship, and these 17 quotes illustrate his emphasis on sustainable growth and collective responsibility. It’s a handy primer for anyone interested in how economic policy can serve broader human goals.

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Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight.

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Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, increased social equity, and an environment that allows the world to thrive.

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Society's dependence on fossil fuels is jeopardising social and economic progress.

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Sustainable development and climate change are two sides of the same coin

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Grave security concerns can arise as a result of demographic trends, chronic poverty, economic inequality, environmental degradation, pandemic diseases, organized crime, repressive…

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Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social…

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Around the world, climate change is an existential threat - but if we harness the opportunities inherent in addressing climate change, we…

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Today, we have more than 110,000 men and women deployed in conflict zones around the world. They come from nearly 120 countries…

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The human family is at a critical juncture. The world is moving through a great transition. This transition is economic, as the…

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Our planet's lands and oceans are already stretched to meet the demands of 7 billion people. The human population continues to grow.…

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In 2009, at the height of the global economic crisis, it was clear that we were seeing something new: the impacts of…

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Countries with higher levels of gender equality have higher economic growth. Companies with more women on their boards have higher returns. Peace…

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Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth... these are one and the same fight. We must connect the…

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Cities can be the engine of social equity and economic opportunity. They can help us reduce our carbon footprint and protect the…

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The basic building block of peace and security for all peoples is economic and social security, anchored in sustainable development. It is…

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Countries with more gender equality have better economic growth. Companies with more women leaders perform better. Peace agreements that include women are…

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Some might complain that nuclear disarmament is little more than a dream. But that ignores the very tangible benefits disarmament would bring…

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Planet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it

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My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics.

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With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book.

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I have been, and will remain, outspoken in my insistence that Israel has a right to live in peace and security.

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Building sustainable cities - and a sustainable future - will need open dialogue among all branches of national, regional and local government. And it…

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We must follow the wisdom of the Brundtland Report. We must pursue development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the…

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We have reached a new milestone as a human family. With seven billion of us now inhabiting our planet, it is time to ask…

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Grave security concerns can arise as a result of demographic trends, chronic poverty, economic inequality, environmental degradation, pandemic diseases, organized crime, repressive governance and…

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Some might complain that nuclear disarmament is little more than a dream. But that ignores the very tangible benefits disarmament would bring for all…

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On this International Day for the Abolition of Slavery let us reaffirm the inherent dignity of all men, women and children. And let us…

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I believe that the topic of chemical weapons is critically important for international peace and security, and I take note of the ongoing debate…

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Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility.

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Three decades into this crisis, let us set our sights on achieving the "three zeros" zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related…

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Businesses succeed when societies themselves succeed. When countries are affected by violence and the absence of the rule of law, business can and must…

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New York is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is a fitting host to its many international visitors, who can come…

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