Tag: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

• Thursday, July 12th 2018 - 17:02 UTC

  UN chief pushes for greater benefits from new technology, as he launches digital experts panel

  

  A high-profile group of tech experts has been assembled at the request of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, tasked with putting the benefits of digital technology to more effective use, while also protecting against unwanted or unexpected negative impacts.

• Wednesday, August 16th 2017 - 15:51 UTC

  Bill and Melinda Gates donate US$ 4.6bn to charity; since 1994 they have given US$ 35bn

  

  Bill Gates has given away US$4.6bn to charity in his largest donation since 2000. He remains the world's richest person, despite giving away 64 million shares in Microsoft. The shares are equivalent to 5% of his total fortune, currently estimated to be US$ 89.9bn.

• Saturday, September 26th 2015 - 09:04 UTC

  Bill & Melinda Gates foundation sues Petrobras alleging 'pervasive bribery'

  

  Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have sued Petrobras to recoup stock losses stemming from a corruption scandal at the state-run oil company.