Kjell Bondevik Quotations

To exchange principles for popularity might be a temptation. It's at the core of populism. We must offer something else.

Even if substantial rains are received in May - which we hope for - given the magnitude of livestock losses sustained during the crisis, full recovery will be a long process that will take years or even decades.

Politically I am disappointed that (the coalition government) has not been allowed to continue,

My task is to play a coordinating role between all stakeholders and encourage governments of this region to link humanitarian relief assistance to long-term development aimed at improving food security.

Our ambition is to come up with a better taxation system than that of the outgoing government.

I'll be disappointed if we don't keep power,

There is a real threat that many people could die as a consequence of the drought if we do not have necessary help in place in time.

We hope to avoid a big catastrophe; it is possible, it is up to the international community and of course up to the national and local authorities.

realized the difficulties of Chairman Arafat for the time being, but he also urged Arafat to show leadership now, to deliver what he's promising.

I was able to see the good work that is being done to the immediate crisis, but it is very clear to me that the governments and the partners must give more priority to long-term development solutions that reduce vulnerability to drought.