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Yes, Gates believes that philanthropy can be part of solutions to alleviate social problems[1]. While most people don't agree to that, at least he is doing some
by __Joker 12y ago
Yes, Gates believes that philanthropy can be part of solutions to alleviate social problems[1]. While most people don't agree to that, at least he is doing something one way or the other.
[1] http://www.gatesnotes.com/Books/Why-Inequality-Matters-Capital-in-21st-Century-Review http://www.gatesnotes.com/Books/Why-Inequality-Matters-Capit...
- andreasvc 12y agoI don't think most people have any opinion whatsoever about how social problems can be alleviated. What makes you think they would not not believe in philantropy's effectiveness? I have never heard such a claim.
- dagw 12y agoI know many people, especially in Europe, who think that while philanthropy can do good and offer assistance, only a concerted government led effort can offer any sort of permanent alleviation to social problems.