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Potemkin polls: Russia’s elections

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Philanthropy and Innovation: The Gates Foundation's Impact

This chapter explores the initiatives of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, particularly focusing on its projects aimed at improving global health and education. It discusses technological solutions, such as the Omni Processor, and the foundation's influence on media funding while raising concerns about its impact on local organizations and governance dynamics amid leadership changes. Additionally, it touches on the potential implications of a split between the co-founders and their individual commitments to key issues.

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