But with its help, southern Africa, home to 130m people and at peace for the first time in decades, could at last begin to grow prosperous.

ECONOMIST: Opening South Africa

If Butrint and its surrounding region can grow prosperous but not polluted, the result could be a showpiece for using conservation and culture as engines for development.

ECONOMIST: Mediterranean archaeology

Moreover, as people grow more prosperous they eat more meat, which will require even more crops to provide feed for livestock.

ECONOMIST: Feeding the world has become a mouth-watering opportunity

Our job is to set a course for the medium and the long term that assures that not only both our economies grow, but the world economy is stable and prosperous.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama and Chancellor Merkel Press Conference

When these core issues are solved and when all Liberians are reconciled, integrated and given equal opportunity in all areas of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness then Liberia will be positioned to blossom and grow into a nation that is truly beautiful and prosperous.

BBC: Will the peace deal create a new Liberia?

We all want our children to grow up in a secure America leading the world toward a peaceful and prosperous future.

CNN: Clinton: Time again to choose a more perfect union

But it was the leadership from Ford, GM and Chrysler, as well as 10 other companies that joined the President today that truly deserve the bulk of the credit for their leadership and commitment to a plan that will reduce our dependence on oil, grow the economy, and leave for future generations a more secure and prosperous America.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

To build a prosperous future, we must trust people with their own money and empower them to grow our economy.

NPR: Text of Bush's State of the Union Address

We are creating the conditions to help businesses in Wales to start, grow and develop, to help individuals care for their families and to support everyone's aspirations for a more prosperous Wales.

BBC: Figures from this side - and that