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Will Big Bets to Solve Climate Change Pay Off? With Rajiv Shah
Dec 18, 2023
Rajiv Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation and former head of USAID, dives into big bets on climate change and global challenges. He explores whether world hunger and pandemics are truly fixable or just manageable. Shah shares insights from the recent UN Climate Conference in Dubai, emphasizing the dominance of fossil fuel interests. He also argues for revamping global institutions like the World Bank and IMF, questioning the efficacy of billionaire philanthropy. Ultimately, he highlights the need for ambitious, collaborative solutions to benefit vulnerable communities.
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- Setting bold goals and taking ambitious approaches can effectively address complex issues like childhood vaccinations and global poverty.
- Philanthropy needs to be informed by expert institutions, respectful of local communities, and aligned with broader policy and regulatory changes to ensure lasting impact.
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The importance of big bets and setting ambitious goals in philanthropy
Rajiv Shah discusses the value of setting bold goals and taking ambitious approaches to philanthropy. He emphasizes the need for deep learning, collaboration, and rigorous measurement of results in order to effectively address complex issues like childhood vaccinations and global poverty.
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