Gates foundation annual letter: what do you think of their vision?
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Version 0 of 1. Bill and Melinda Gates have outlined their vision for the world over the next 15 years, predicting that the lives of the people in the poorest countries will improve faster than at any other time in history. The Gates foundation’s seventh annual letter includes several “big bets” from the philanthropists on what they predict will be the big breakthroughs in global health, education and agriculture. The letter states this year’s bets were inspired by the prediction Bill Gates and his Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen, made 40 years ago, that personal computers and software would transform people’s lives. “Some people thought they were nuts. But the bet turned out well,” said the letter. “Fifteen years ago, the two of us made a similar bet. We started our foundation in 2000 with the idea that by backing innovative work in health and education, we could help dramatically reduce inequity. The progress we’ve seen so far is very exciting – so exciting that we are doubling down on the bet we made 15 years ago and picking ambitious goals for what’s possible 15 years from now.” The Gates Foundation predicts the following breakthroughs in the next 15 years: What do you think? We want to know your thoughts. Do you think these goals are achievable, or overly optimistic? What would your prediction be for development progress over the next 15 years? Share your thoughts in the comment thread below or tweet us at @GdnDevelopment. |