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Jeffrey D. Sachs

Jeffrey D. Sachs runs the Earth Institute of Columbia University. He is the advisor to Kofi Annan within the framework of the UN “Millennium Goals” program. He has been the economic advisor to many Latin American countries.

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“The U.S. Had to Give In”
by Jeffrey D. Sachs
23 September 2005
The U.S. government has aggressively tried to stop any positive result from the Millennium Summit. However, the goals of the Millennium were confirmed. This is a very significant step. The U.S. spirit has been crushed by the rest of the countries. Wiping out extreme poverty and famine by 2025 (...)
“An Africa that can be saved”
by Jeffrey D. Sachs
20 July 2005
The G-8 Summit in Scotland will analyze the desperate situation of the poorest countries. Up to now, George W. Bush has resisted Tony Blair calls in favor of doubling the aids offered to Africa until year 2010. This is a tragic mistake based on the belief that Africa can recover itself through (...)
“Africa’s future is threatened by U.S. neglect”
by Jeffrey D. Sachs
23 June 2005
Different reports from experts who are examining the blights on Africa showed similar conclusions: Africa needs more investments to combat hunger, poverty and disease, and these investments should be mainly financed by the rich countries. Europe has begun to do it but the United States should (...)

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“The U.S. Had to Give In”