"Sport allows us to engage in dialogue and……" — Richard Attias
"Sport allows us to engage in dialogue and to build bridges, and it may even have the capacity to reshape international relations. The Olympic Games embody perfectly this universal mission."
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20 Quotes by Richard Attias
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Sport is a great equalizer that can build bridges, transcend borders and cultures, and render even the fiercest conflicts temporarily…
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What the Olympics and other mega-events have shown is that the significant investment required to host an international games successfully…
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The cost of infrastructure development to host a mega-event can be offset against economic growth over future decades.
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Even an unsuccessful Olympic bid can be the source of change within a city if organizers adhere to their vision.
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In the organization of any major sporting event or the planning of a building, long-term thinking is key.
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The factors that have been holding farmers back are similar to those that threaten other types of growth in Africa.…
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As African economies boom and businesses are created, one of the big questions this growth raises is that of third-level…
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Not only do African students deserve excellent universities, they deserve good elementary and secondary schools, too - and then, to…
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It is my firm belief that action on the issues that matter for Africa must emerge from within Africa itself.
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Inspiration, in its rich variety, must be present in any discussion about Africa. We need role models - they are…
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For African societies, no issue looms larger than employment. Only vibrant entrepreneurship and thriving small businesses can hope to provide…
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Culturally, it is commonplace for African women to work.
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