January 17, 2019
In this interview with Business Insider, Bill and Melinda Gates reflect on the work of their eponymous foundation since its founding twenty years ago, namely the investment of $10 billion into global health initiatives. The Gates express concern over wealthy countries’ level of fixation on domestic issues, and urge governments to remember their commitments to global health. The couple explains the impact and value of these investments relative to other poverty-related initiatives, saying that “an investment in health is more valuable than just about any other a person can make” because “health is what then allows people to go on and get a great education and participate fully and reach their full potential.”