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. — Richard Attias Copy Share Image
Sporting events like the Olympics have developed and maintained a clear message of promoting gender equality as an essential criterion in the success of… — Richard Attias Copy Share
What the Olympics and other mega-events have shown is that the significant investment required to host an international games successfully has the power to… — Richard Attias Copy Share
Sport is one of the few spaces where people can learn about different cultures in a spirit of trust and friendship. — Richard Attias Copy Share
If women are the key to Africa's future - and I believe they are - we must figure out how to take away the… — Richard Attias Copy Share
Global sports tournaments have a range of benefits that go far beyond the games themselves. They can transform the image of a country or… — Richard Attias Copy Share
Improving Africa's farming sector would have multiple positive outcomes for African people. — Richard Attias Copy Share
Even an unsuccessful Olympic bid can be the source of change within a city if organizers adhere to their vision. — Richard Attias Copy Share
The symbolic significance of individual athletes' achievements has sometimes proved more productive than the negotiations of diplomats or politicians. — Richard Attias Copy Share
Obesity is a problem that nearly every nation in the world is facing, but there is much that we can do to fix it. — Richard Attias Copy Share
It is my firm belief that action on the issues that matter for Africa must emerge from within Africa itself. — Richard Attias Copy Share
As African economies boom and businesses are created, one of the big questions this growth raises is that of third-level education: how can Africa… — Richard Attias Copy Share
Sport is a great equalizer that can build bridges, transcend borders and cultures, and render even the fiercest conflicts temporarily irrelevant — Richard Attias Copy Share
In the organization of any major sporting event or the planning of a building, long-term thinking is key. — Richard Attias Copy Share
Africa's agricultural sector has enormous scope for development, which would benefit both the continent's economy and its people. — Richard Attias Copy Share
Sport allows us to engage in dialogue and to build bridges, and it may even have the capacity to reshape international relations. The Olympic… — Richard Attias Copy Share
