Children Quote by James Wolfensohn
“I was deeply concerned then, and have become more concerned since, that unless we can deal with the questions of development and the questions of poverty, there's no way that we're going to have a peaceful world for our children.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World Bank Annual Meeting, 2005
Development and poverty must be solved together for future peace.
In simple terms: Both growth and poverty relief are essential for peace.
Address both issues simultaneously.
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When to use this quote
- government planning
- NGO programs
- education initiatives
- healthcare projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies best link development to poverty reduction?
- How can societies ensure lasting peace through economic growth?
Complex political interests can stall progress.