The cost of infrastructure development to host a mega-event can be offset against economic growth over future decades. Richard Attias More Quotes by Richard Attias More Quotes From 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. Richard Attias nationinvestmentpowergames Even an unsuccessful Olympic bid can be the source of change within a city if organizers adhere to their vision. Richard Attias withincityvisionchange 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 jobgoodtrainingdeserve 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. Richard Attias genderequalityeventssuccess 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 createplacenationalismpride The symbolic significance of individual athletes' achievements has sometimes proved more productive than the negotiations of diplomats or politicians. Richard Attias politiciansmoreindividualsometimes
