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. Richard Attias bridgebuildcapacity Change image and share on social
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. Richard Attias accessafricandeserve share on social
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. Richard Attias achievementbestowcreate Change image and share on social
If women are the key to Africa's future - and I believe they are - we must figure out how to take away the barriers to their participation. Richard Attias africabarrierfigure Change image and share on social
Africa's informal economy is one of the most innovative and inventive environments in the world. Yet it is an environment with little regulation in which workers are often exposed to hard conditions and live without a safety net. Richard Attias africaconditioneconomy share on social
When kids are young, before the age of ten, there is a critical window of opportunity when their habits and motivations can be influenced. Richard Attias agecriticalhabit Change image and share on social
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. Richard Attias africaamountback share on social
Africa's agricultural sector has enormous scope for development, which would benefit both the continent's economy and its people. Richard Attias africaagriculturalbenefit Change image and share on social
Obesity is a problem that nearly every nation in the world is facing, but there is much that we can do to fix it. Richard Attias facefixnation Change image and share on social
The symbolic significance of individual athletes' achievements has sometimes proved more productive than the negotiations of diplomats or politicians. Richard Attias achievementathletediplomat Change image and share on social
