Individuals, families, enterprises, and nations face risk on a daily basis. In this video, see how the Gomez family, with help from the community, firms and the government, turned risks into opportunities.
Then, tell us your story — we might include it in the 2014 World Development Report. Deadline for submissions is May 30, 2013, so hurry!
How We Will Use Your Comments
Collecting comments from people across the World has been a key part of producing the World Development Report. See below sample pages from the 2012 World Development Report on Gender Equality and Development to get an idea of how we may use your quote in our report.
“Protect equally and fairly all parts of society. This will be the basis of a real social contract between citizens and government.”
“I've been unemployed for four years, I can't find a job because I only finished high school. Companies don't want to train people like me.” —Serbia
“I work with suppliers from the Far East. The risk is transferring funds to a company or person you have never met or even done business with before.” —United Kingdom
“I work in the wind energy sector, and in my country, all wind turbine components are imported. The distance between ports and wind farms can be in excess of 800km. The different state and federal road laws relating to transporting over-dimensional equipment cause conflict and risk.” —Business Woman, Australia
“The main risk I face is unemployment due to political instability and a weak governance system.” —Teacher, Nepal
“Being a single mother and caring for two adolescents in a country without security for its citizens is one of the daily risks that I face. ” —Government Employee, El Salvador
“There was a time I used to walk to work everyday. The route I had to take was risky, and many people were victims of robbery and physical abuse.” —Teacher, Kenya
“Everyday I have to fight for a contract of 3.5 or 6 months since I have no job security, health service, or dignified retirement.” —Mexico
“Without a political godfather, it is impossible to access state university education, social housing, or social benefit.” —Teacher, Colombia
“I believe that through education, I have the chance for success in the future. So, take the risk!” —Student, Indonesia
“The main risk I face is not having a professional accredited degree, as such I cannot move forward as a professional.” —Community Member, Peru
“We have to manage our own risk. Even villagers I have worked with had no faith that our dreams will come true.” —Teacher, India
“Choosing to not pay bribes has led to the destruction of my family life, enormous mental & physical torture, disturbance in professional life, and disruption in my daughter's education.” —India
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