The Guardian says Davos does matter and can be relevant, providing a list of "talking points" and "big questions". The annual "Global Risks " report names "severe income disparity" as one of the most serious risks to global peace and security. The report, spearheaded by the forum, calls for more transparency and trust, communication and collaboration. Other buzzwords at Davos this week are leadership, investment and innovation. Bill Gates highlighted these themes.
Bill Gates tells Davos 'economic crisis is not an excuse for cutting aid' & pledges $750m donation
Bill Gates tells the World Economic Forum: 'the economic crisis mustn't overshadow poverty battle'
Davos, Jan. 26.─ Bills Gates has pledged $750m (£478m) to the troubled Global Fund – which fights aids, tuberculosis and malaria – through his charitable foundation and called on governments around the world not to let the economic crisis affect their commitment to the life-saving fund.
The Microsoft co-founder played down concerns surrounding the Fund, which is facing accusations of misuse of funds, and said he hoped governments would continue to support the 10-year old fund, despite the constraints of their economies and the concerns about the way money was being spent.
Michel Kazatchkine, head of the global health fund for the past five years, said this week that he would resign in March after the fund said it wanted to create the position of general manager.
Gates said: "These are tough economic times but that is no excuse for cutting aid to the world's poorest. The Global Fund is one of the most effective ways we invest our money every year" ...
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