Highlights - ODA and Innovation: Key Drivers for Health and Living Standards in the Global South - Committee on Development
On 24 June, 17:45-18-45, Mr. Bill Gates will join the DEVE Committee for an exchange on "ODA and Innovation: Key Drivers for Health and Living Standards in the Global South." The discussion will focus on the Gates Foundation's work in public health, including vaccination, disease eradication, and innovative technologies. Members will explore the role of Official Development Assistance, the impact of funding cuts, and the importance of investing in human capital for sustainable development.
On 24 June, Mr. Bill Gates, chair of the Gates Foundation, joins the DEVE Committee for an exchange on "ODA and Innovation as Key Drivers for Improving Health and Living Standards in the Global South." The discussion will highlight the Gates Foundation's major role in public health, including vaccination programs, disease eradication, healthcare system strengthening, nutrition initiatives, and pandemic preparedness. Members will explore the critical role of Official Development Assistance amid recent funding cuts and the U.S. withdrawal from WHO. The conversation will also focus on investing in human capital--through education, health, and skills development--to drive sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. The Foundation's approach to maximizing impact through innovation and partnerships with governments, multilateral agencies, and the private sector will be discussed. A Q&A session will follow, with contributions from ITRE and SANT Committee chairs/vice-chairs.
