HLP Quotes/Speeches/Summaries


Hélène Bourgade, Head of Unit for Employment, Social Inclusion and Migration, Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation – EuropeAid, European Commission Quote - 17/10/2012 ‘It is clear that growth does not necessarily deliver poverty reduction. The EU is committed to support inclusive growth. Everybody should be able to participate in wealth and job creation.’ Hélène Bourgade was speaking during the panel, Youth Economic Empowerment, at the seventh edition of the European Development Days.
Thijs Berman, Member of the Development Committee, European Parliament Quote - 17/10/2012 ‘You should never underestimate the power that citizens have over their politicians. The European Parliament will push for the interests of young people.’ Thijs Berman was speaking during the panel, Youth Economic Empowerment, at the seventh edition of the European Development Days.
Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cyprus, Closing Address Quote - 17/10/2012 ‘Maintaining the status quo [in the EU’s development architecture] is not an option. Changes are needed […] 2013 is going to be a pivotal year for EU development policy.’ Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis delivered a Closing Address at the seventh edition of the European Development Days.
Dr Jean-Baptiste Richardier, Co-founder and Director General, Handicap International Quote - 17/10/2012 A fragile state is about people’s vulnerability and resilience. The place of people with disabilities in recovery and reconstruction is emblematic of a broader approach to vulnerability.’ Dr Jean-Baptiste Richardier was speaking during the panel, Taking on the Challenge of Fragility, at the seventh edition of the European Development Days.
Andris Piebalgs, European Commissioner for Development, Closing Address Quote - 17/10/2012 ‘No country can hope to set itself firmly on the road to development and not look back unless it is prepared to give everyone in society a chance to have a share in both creating wealth and benefiting from it.’ Andris Piebalgs speaking during the Closing Ceremony of the European Development Days 2012.
Andris Piebalgs, European Commissioner for Development, Closing Address Quote - 17/10/2012 ‘In opening the European Development Days yesterday, President Barroso referred to our shared “development cause” and commitment to overcome injustice. Let’s keep that unity of purpose fresh in our minds now as we go back to our development work in the field. It’s through such unity that we will win the fight against poverty. It’s a fight worth winning; and it can be won, sooner than we might expect.’ Andris Piebalgs speaking during the Closing Ceremony of the European Development Days 2012.
Andris Piebalgs, European Commissioner for Development, Closing Address Quote - 17/10/2012 ‘I have made no secret of my belief that we can rid the world of poverty within a generation. It will take a lot of hard work. But it can be done […] Our task now is to keep putting all our efforts into turning our ideas, papers and policies into reality.’ Andris Piebalgs speaking during the Closing Ceremony of the European Development Days 2012.
Andris Piebalgs, European Commissioner for Development, Closing Address Quote - 17/10/2012 ‘I’m very glad that the EU’s heads of state and government have maintained as a priority their pledge to set aside 0.7 % of their gross national income as official development assistance. This is a smart decision on their part – because in times of crisis, aid is not a millstone but a stepping stone to a better world.’ Andris Piebalgs speaking during the Closing Ceremony of the European Development Days 2012.
Nancy Lindborg, Assistant Administrator, United States Agency for International Development Quote - 17/10/2012 ‘Clearly we need new approaches because we are not on track to meet the Millennium Development Goals. Many countries spiral in and out of conflict so we need to address today’s disputes and injustices.’ Nancy Lindborg was speaking during the panel, Taking on the Challenge of Fragility, at the seventh edition of the European Development Days.
Francis Karpeh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia Quote - 17/10/2012 ‘Our country has just come out of fragility because we have done a lot of work to try and ensure that the institutions that provide basic services are in place. But it is very important that what we have achieved is sustained.’ Francis Karpeh was speaking during the panel, Taking on the Challenge of Fragility, at the seventh edition of the European Development Days.