Building capacities for the young generation is going to make a better generation and a better future tomorrow for Africa. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes africa build capacity
I speak French, and I grew up with French, so my English is Franglais. Corneille Ewango englishfranglaisfrench Change image and share on social
Around 17 to 20 years, I became, myself, a poacher. And I wanted to do it, because - I believed - to continue my studies. I wanted to go to university, but my father was poor, my uncle even. So, I did it. And for three to four years, I went to university. For three times, I applied to biomedical science, to be a doctor. I didn't succeed. Corneille Ewango applybelievebiomedical share on social
Discovering new species is a passion. A day without collecting plants is painful for me. Corneille Ewango collectdaydiscover Change image and share on social
Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down. Mark Helprin architectbuildbuilder share on social
When people said Africa would change me, I didn't understand what they meant. To see the poverty in the townships, for instance, is overwhelming. I found it heart-wrenching to see young children walking barefoot and hungry in the dirt. I'm the kind of person who wants to change the world right here and now, so I got frustrated. Jennifer Hudson africabarefootchange share on social
Long-term unemployment is particularly costly to those directly affected, of course. But in addition, because of its negative effects on workers' skills and attachment to the labor force, long-term unemployment may ultimately reduce the productive capacity of our economy. Ben Bernanke additionaffectattachment share on social