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Rodger Voorhies

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President, Global Growth & Opportunity Division, @GatesFoundation. Markets that serve everyone benefit everyone.

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Smallholder farmers hold the keys to food and nutrition security, producing 1/3 of the food we eat. #SOFI2024 highlights the urgent need to support their resilience to climate change so they can provide enough nutritious food to end the hunger crisis now: openknowledge.fao.org/items/18143951…

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One of Peace Alina’s goals is to provide her children with the education she never had. After years of hard work, her breakthrough came when she connected with a local group that provides women access to capital and financial literacy. gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles…

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India's #DPI has accelerated progress by 5x! In just 9 years, healthcare, agriculture, and finance have been transformed. India’s G20 report is a must-read for leaders worldwide.

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Digital innovations like AI are helping smallholder farmers adapt to a changing climate by providing critical information at their fingertips. Check out these 3 powerful examples from @Devex: devex.com/news/devex-dis…

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Worsening weather patterns are placing more and more pressure on our food systems. The Gates Foundation is focused on helping our global partners find climate-smart solutions to these problems. nytimes.com/2024/07/28/opi…

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The escalating outbreak of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo and several other African countries is deeply concerning. The tragic human impact of the outbreak, with hundreds of lives already lost—mostly children—is an urgent signal that coordination, cooperation, and

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Malnutrition is the worst child health crisis. Ensuring children get the nutrients they need starts with ensuring farmers can produce enough food—despite the challenges climate change poses. Read this year’s #Goalkeepers2030 report to learn more: gatesfoundation.org/goalkeepers/re…

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“No global health problem requires a larger-scale solution than malnutrition.” By investing in #LSFF, we can add vital nutrients to pantry staples and improve health outcomes for generations. Learn more in the new #Goalkeepers2030 report. x.com/gatesfoundatio…

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During #UNGA79, I heard from so many countries about the transformative impact of their digital agendas. Today's #50in5 milestone event underscored the increasing momentum behind #DPI and its potential to open new opportunities for socio-economic progress. 50in5.net/dpi4peopleandp…

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By 2050, the world will need to feed about 2 billion more people. To tackle this challenge, we're proud to partner with UAE FoodTech Challenge to find solutions & technologies that will support stable food systems and benefit the world. foodtechchallenge.com/wp-content/upl…

By 2050, the world will need to feed about 2 billion more people. To tackle this challenge, we're proud to partner with <a href="/FoodTechUAE/">UAE FoodTech Challenge</a> to find solutions &amp; technologies that will support stable food systems and benefit the world. 

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“Nevertheless, she persists.” Female farmers worldwide are helping to create a more climate-resilient future for their communities every day. Check out International Fund for Agricultural Development’s beautiful video below. x.com/IFAD/status/18…

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In his latest blog, Bill Gates explores the transformative power of digital public infrastructure to tackle some of the world’s toughest issues: gatesnot.es/3NmzeQB ⤵️

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Through G20 South Africa's Alliance, countries on the front lines of the climate crisis are collecting and sharing proven policy solutions against hunger and poverty. By working together, we can tackle the hunger and nutrition crises once and for all.

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I’m proud to be a judge for the UAE FoodTech Challenge competition, advancing our partnership to identify and support solutions & technologies that can transform food systems and drive global food security. foodtechchallenge.com

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Great to see the #G20 leaders and troika (🇮🇳🇧🇷🇿🇦) reaffirm their commitment to #DigitalPublicInfrastructure as one of the most promising strategies to achieve the SDGs. Looking forward to seeing South Africa's presidency keep the momentum going! pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIf…

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.AfricaNenda’s #SIIPSreport2024 reveals the extraordinary growth of instant payment systems, now serving about half of Africa's population across 26 countries. With 27 now in development the continent’s financial inclusion goals are on track. Read more: africanenda.org/siips2024

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President Carter was an exceptional man — as kind and compassionate as he was brilliant — and he inspired generations of people to make their communities and their world a better place to live. My condolences to the Carter family on this day of mourning.