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“Roosevelt talked not only about Freedom from Fear, but also Freedom from Want.”

Quote by Jeffrey Sachs

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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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