"What the Olympics and other mega-events have shown……" — Richard Attias
"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 transform a region, and even a nation."
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20 Quotes by Richard Attias
Richard Attias has 20 quotes on this site.
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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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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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Obesity is a problem that nearly every nation in the world is facing, but there is much that we can…
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There are no mistakes. The events we bring upon ourselves, no matter how unpleasant, are necessary in order to learn…
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