Richard Attias
Richard Attias
Richard Attiasis a Moroccan events producer, founder and former chairman of PublicisLive and currently the executive chairman of Richard Attias and Associates. He is also the founder of The New York Forum and the co-founder of the Global Clinton Initiative and the Nobel Laureates Conference. From 1995 to 2008, he was the Executive Producer of the Davos Forum...
NationalityMoroccan
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth19 November 1959
CountryMorocco
issues matter belief
It is my firm belief that action on the issues that matter for Africa must emerge from within Africa itself.
girl hero athlete
Female success stories from sporting events like the Olympic Games have played a role in shifting the Indian perception to see the female athlete as a hero and a role model for young Indian girls.
sports games bridges
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.
sports country games
Global sports tournaments have a range of benefits that go far beyond the games themselves. They can transform the image of a country or a region. They bring people together and reveal new possibilities to a nation's youth.
loss growth poor
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.
sports space people
Sport is one of the few spaces where people can learn about different cultures in a spirit of trust and friendship.
inspiration role-models needs
Inspiration, in its rich variety, must be present in any discussion about Africa. We need role models - they are essential to the advancement of our society.
people outcomes farming
Improving Africa's farming sector would have multiple positive outcomes for African people.
jobs issues employment
For African societies, no issue looms larger than employment. Only vibrant entrepreneurship and thriving small businesses can hope to provide the millions of jobs that are needed.
sports school people
Sport is and should remain a great school of life that supports young people in their personal development. It teaches respect for others and also for oneself.
motivation kids opportunity
When kids are young, before the age of ten, there is a critical window of opportunity when their habits and motivations can be influenced.
believe keys figures
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.
sports bridges borders
Sport is a great equalizer that can build bridges, transcend borders and cultures, and render even the fiercest conflicts temporarily irrelevant