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How to solve the world's biggest problems | Natalie Cargill
Jan 15, 2024
Philanthropic advisor Natalie Cargill discusses the impact of spending 3.5 trillion dollars on fixing world problems and presents a plan for funding. Topics include improving crop yields, success stories of philanthropy like the Green Revolution, and the need for better pandemic preparedness and clean energy advancements.
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- Philanthropy, when combined with targeted research and collaboration, can help create a world where problems are solvable and suffering is avoidable.
- By donating a small percentage of their income or net worth, the global top 1% of earners and wealthy individuals can address pressing global issues.
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The Power of Philanthropy
Philanthropic advisor Natalie Kargill argues that if the global top 1% of earners gave away just 10% of their income or if the wealthy contributed 2.5% of their net worth, we could address some of the world's most daunting problems. The transformative potential of philanthropy lies in its ability to fill gaps where governments and markets fall short. Kargill highlights the success of the Green Revolution, made possible by philanthropic funding and government support, which led to significant improvements in crop yields and alleviated global hunger.
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