"The factors that have been holding farmers back……" — Richard Attias
"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."
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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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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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Obesity is a problem that nearly every nation in the world is facing, but there is much that we can…
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I thought 'Out of Africa' would be a beautiful ballet.
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On Saturday, I was a surgeon in South Africa, very little known. On Monday, I was world renowned.
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I fell in love with Africa and began helping people fix things there.
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— Harry Belafonte
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