The Lord had the wonderful advantage of being able to work alone. Answering why he had not implemented organizational reforms after five months when 'God created the universe in seven day

The gap between the rich and the poor cannot keep growing without nothing being done about it.

The U.N. power comes from concerted action of the governments.

It is not in the United Nations that the Millennium Development Goals will be achieved. They have to be achieved in each of its Member States, by the joint efforts of their governments and people.

We tend to look at countries in terms of failed states and functioning states, which is rather simplistic.

If we get agriculture right in Africa, where most of the people now are working in that sector, not only would it help boost development but we will be secure in terms of food and nutrition and then be able to move on to other areas.

...there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.