Successful entrepreneurs revolutionize the economy by building companies, launching innovations and creating jobs. When they turn to philanthropy, they often utilize the same kind of inventive approach - and they expect to accelerate solutions. Many philanthropists see their role as filling in the gaps left by government and by the workings of the economic system. And today, with jobs in short supply and government budgets feeling the squeeze, their role is more crucial than ever. Join a panel of philanthropists as they discuss meaningful and tangible ways to advance human welfare by promoting economic growth and bringing more people into economic participation.
Global Conference 2013
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, philanthropist Bill Gates and Strive Masiyiwa of Econet Wireless discuss advancing prosperity in Africa.
