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We have a rare opportunity to understand and fix the economic neglect of these individuals
With the right tools and governance, we can empower the communities that will benefit most from digital innovation
Annual spending jumps to $6.7bn as foundation overhauls governance following co-chairs’ divorce
Philanthropist calls on governments to contribute billions to tackle future pathogens and increase vaccine supplies
Exscientia’s drug development programme secures funding from Gates Foundation
Mologic will be turned into a social enterprise for testing tropical diseases
The philanthropist has shifted from an intensely private figure to a leader comfortable in the spotlight
Deal unveiled by philanthropic giant would give Melinda French Gates option of going it alone
First major initiative announced since philanthropic juggernaut was roiled by marital split
Move comes at tumultuous time for charity after Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce
Billionaire couple’s pending split could alter way the charitable group operates
Tech company reviewed relationship between co-founder and an employee
As Melinda Gates petitions for divorce, charities scramble to respond to gender, generational and strategic shifts
Sustaining both a romantic and professional relationship is hard graft
Memos insist ‘business as usual’ at philanthropic organisation despite founders heading for divorce
Gates tells FT editor Roula Khalaf that women have lost $800bn of income in the pandemic
Couple say they will continue to work together at their charitable foundation
Sharing Covid-19 jabs equitably would result in fewer deaths and faster control everywhere
Bill Gates, UN Women and others share their views about the impact of Covid-19 and how policymakers should respond
Couple break from politically neutral stance to criticise Trump administration’s anti-science views
Donald Trump’s rejection of UN body highlights problems over politics, science and funding
Bill Gates says new commitment means the charity’s other public health work will suffer
Body to donate an additional $150m to fund fight against coronavirus pandemic
Rival drugmakers both hold ‘piece of the puzzle’, says David Loew
Microsoft founder says there is a ‘humanitarian and a self-interested’ case for rich countries to help developing world
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