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“The defining challenge of the 21st century will be to face the reality that humanity shares a common fate on a crowded planet.”

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Jeffrey Sachs
Jeffrey Sachs

Jeffrey Sachs is a renowned economist born on November 5, 1954. He has extensive research and contributions in the fields of global development, poverty reduction, and sustainable development. Sachs has served as a special advisor to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, guiding the formulation and implementation of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). more

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