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Remarks at the Summit: Revitalizing higher education for Africa’s Future. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for your kind welcome. It is a pleasure to join you for these important discussions; as Mr. Gregorian indicated in his message, I have long been a believer in the transformative power of education. As Nelson…
Higher Education and Africa’s Social and Political Progress
Remarks at the Summit: Revitalizing higher education for Africa’s Future. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for your kind welcome. It is a pleasure to join you for these important discussions; as Mr. Gregorian indicated in his message, I have long been a believer in the transformative power of education. As Nelson Mandela used to […]
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Rome, Italy Growing populations, rising food prices, constraints on food production… Attached PDF 20110625 FAO McDougall Lecture Rome I am honoured to be here and for this opportunity to address the FAO conference. You meet at a time of critical importance. The challenges, immediate and long-term, that the FAO faces have never…
Delivering Global Food and Nutrition Security – the Challenge of our Time
Rome, Italy Growing populations, rising food prices, constraints on food production… Attached PDF 20110625 FAO McDougall Lecture Rome I am honoured to be here and for this opportunity to address the FAO conference. You meet at a time of critical importance. The challenges, immediate and long-term, that the FAO faces have never been greater. In […]
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BBC Radio 4 http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/97OnxVXaQkehlbliKKDB6A The Throne of Weapons… As part of BBC Radio 4’s series entitled “A History of the World in a 100 Objects”, Kofi Annan talks to Antony Denselow about the “Throne of Weapons” made by the Mozambican artist Kester In the background I hear sounds from a documentary film…
“A History of the World in 100 Objects” – Episode 98:
BBC Radio 4 http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/97OnxVXaQkehlbliKKDB6A The Throne of Weapons… As part of BBC Radio 4’s series entitled “A History of the World in a 100 Objects”, Kofi Annan talks to Antony Denselow about the “Throne of Weapons” made by the Mozambican artist Kester In the background I hear sounds from a documentary film about people working […]
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Mexico City, Mexico Kofi Annan encourages students to think globally… Dear Students, Ladies and Gentlemen, Gracias por esta cálida bienvenida. It feels very good to be back in Mexico – a great country which is playing such an increasing influential and important role in the region and wider world. Let me begin…
Kofi Annan addresses scholars at the Telmex Foundation Siglo XXI annual event in Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico Kofi Annan encourages students to think globally… Dear Students, Ladies and Gentlemen, Gracias por esta cálida bienvenida. It feels very good to be back in Mexico – a great country which is playing such an increasing influential and important role in the region and wider world. Let me begin by thanking Carlos […]
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It is a true privilege for me to speak at this occasion and I would like to thank Dr. Arkutu for organizing this splendid gathering in honor of a man very close to my heart. The presence of so many distinguished guests is testimony to the remarkable contribution Headmaster Francis Bartels has…
Bartels@100: A life dedicated to education
It is a true privilege for me to speak at this occasion and I would like to thank Dr. Arkutu for organizing this splendid gathering in honor of a man very close to my heart. The presence of so many distinguished guests is testimony to the remarkable contribution Headmaster Francis Bartels has made to so […]
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In a birthday tribute to Francis Bartels, Kofi Annan reflects on the importance of teachers. Ghana, Accra, March 16, 2010 – Former UN Secretary-General Kofi A. Annan will today join fellow alumni of the Mfantsipim Secondary School to celebrate the 100th birthday of its former Headmaster Dr. Francis Bartels, and say we…
Teachers are Key to Africa’s Development
In a birthday tribute to Francis Bartels, Kofi Annan reflects on the importance of teachers. Ghana, Accra, March 16, 2010 – Former UN Secretary-General Kofi A. Annan will today join fellow alumni of the Mfantsipim Secondary School to celebrate the 100th birthday of its former Headmaster Dr. Francis Bartels, and say we should mark the […]
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USA Today (US) http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-05-15-kofi-columbia_N.htm Not applicable Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has been named a Columbia University Global Fellow and is expected to give lectures, host conferences and moderate events at the elite school. NEW YORK (AP) — Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has been named a Columbia University Global…
Kofi Annan named a Columbia University Fellow
USA Today (US) http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-05-15-kofi-columbia_N.htm Not applicable Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has been named a Columbia University Global Fellow and is expected to give lectures, host conferences and moderate events at the elite school. NEW YORK (AP) — Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has been named a Columbia University Global Fellow and is […]
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London, England The international community and Africa’s leaders must live up to their commitments in terms of aid, trade and good governance to enable the continent to realise its potential, Kofi Annan says. Attached PDF 080528 KA SPEECH UK Kings College Commemoration Oration.pdf Thank you for that kind introduction – and for…
Kings College London Commemoration Oration
London, England The international community and Africa’s leaders must live up to their commitments in terms of aid, trade and good governance to enable the continent to realise its potential, Kofi Annan says. Attached PDF 080528 KA SPEECH UK Kings College Commemoration Oration.pdf Thank you for that kind introduction – and for inviting me to […]
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Accra, Ghana “Knowledge is the new frontier of growth and prosperity. Globalisation can be turned into an opportunity if we master the value propositions that knowledge allows” Your Excellency, President Kufuor Your Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene Chairman and members of the Council Pro-Vice Chancellor Distinguished Ministers Members of the diplomatic…
Kofi Annan's address on accepting the Chancellorship of the University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana “Knowledge is the new frontier of growth and prosperity. Globalisation can be turned into an opportunity if we master the value propositions that knowledge allows” Your Excellency, President Kufuor Your Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene Chairman and members of the Council Pro-Vice Chancellor Distinguished Ministers Members of the diplomatic corps Members of […]
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This speech was originally made by Kofi Annan to the World Education Forum, in Dakar, April 26, 2000. SECRETARY-GENERAL ADDRESSES WORLD EDUCATION FORUM ON THEME OF “BUILDING A PARTNERSHIP FOR GIRLS” EDUCATION” Je vous remercie Monsieur le Président. Il est encourageant de voir que tant d’États participent à cette importante manifestation, et…
Building a partnership for girls’ education
This speech was originally made by Kofi Annan to the World Education Forum, in Dakar, April 26, 2000. SECRETARY-GENERAL ADDRESSES WORLD EDUCATION FORUM ON THEME OF “BUILDING A PARTNERSHIP FOR GIRLS” EDUCATION” Je vous remercie Monsieur le Président. Il est encourageant de voir que tant d’États participent à cette importante manifestation, et à un niveau […]
