Microfinance recognizes that poor people are remarkable reservoirs of energy and knowledge

We will not enjoy security without development, we will not enjoy development without security, and we will not enjoy either without respect for human rights.

HIV/AIDS has become much more than a health issue. HIV/AIDS is a development issue, it's a security issue.

Young people - with their dynamism, their energy and their inherent understanding of our interconnected world - have much to teach us. Increased educational attainment, advances in technology and the spread of information have made this generation the best educated, most connected and most informed in history

The world has lost a visionary leader, a courageous voice for justice, and a clear moral compass. By showing us that the path to freedom and human dignity lies in love, wisdom and compassion for one another, Nelson Mandela stands as an inspiration to us all.

Without a dream you'll not get anywhere.

I can't think of a 30- or 40-year-old who can behave like Mugabe. They wouldn't even know where to begin, and given their own educational exposure, I think it will be very positive for Africa.