With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book.

As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future.

Nothing is more shameful than attacking sleeping children.

Sustainable development and climate change are two sides of the same coin

It is only natural that people's wishes and aspirations should be realized by the leaders of the region. As this wind of change blows, it is up to the leaders to seize this opportunity to look for the better future for their own people through bold reforms before it is too late, before the people are forced to take action.

Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth... these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women's empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all.

To achieve a Green Revolution, African farmers, must have access to land and security of tenure. They also need access to markets, technology and improved infrastructure.