Richard Attias Quotations

Sporting achievements bestow a sense of unification on the cultures and societies in which they take place and create an outpouring of nationalism and pride.

Not only do African students deserve excellent universities, they deserve good elementary and secondary schools, too - and then, to have access to ongoing vocational and job training to ensure their skills remain as relevant as possible to African organizations.

The symbolic significance of individual athletes' achievements has sometimes proved more productive than the negotiations of diplomats or politicians.

Even an unsuccessful Olympic bid can be the source of change within a city if organizers adhere to their vision.

In the organization of any major sporting event or the planning of a building, long-term thinking is key.

The cost of infrastructure development to host a mega-event can be offset against economic growth over future decades.

Sporting events like the Olympics have developed and maintained a clear message of promoting gender equality as an essential criterion in the success of any international event.

Bringing more large sporting events to Africa would help the continent develop sports policies and at the same time optimize its peoples' chances of achieving competitive success.

Africa's agricultural sector has enormous scope for development, which would benefit both the continent's economy and its people.

Culturally, it is commonplace for African women to work.