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4 Ways To Spend $60 Billion Wisely [WP]

July 2, 2006

CGD non-resident fellow William Easterly presents his thoughts on what the Gates Foundation should consider for spending $61 billion in an effort to reduce global poverty.

From the article:

1) The business world and the developing world are worlds apart.

2) It's not about the money

3) Beware of technological quick fixes

4) Don't believe your own press.