Jeffrey Sachs

Jeffrey Sachs

Jeffrey D Sachs is a University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University. He is also President of the U... N Sustainable Development Solutions Network and a commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Development.


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The treaties signed at the first Rio summit failed – and it’s up to our generation to make amends, says economist.

Opinion by Jeffrey Sachs
Published On 19 Jun 2012
PREPARATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT RIO PLUS 20

Obama’s nomination signals that it’s time for a development professional to lead the organisation.

Opinion by Jeffrey Sachs
Published On 29 Mar 2012
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The World Bank requires a president that understands development and sustainability, not another Wall Street banker.

Opinion by Jeffrey Sachs
Published On 2 Mar 2012
FILE: World Bank President Zoellick To Step Down

Sustainable development has the potential to address fundamental challenges for humanity, now and into the future.

Opinion by Jeffrey Sachs
Published On 10 Feb 2012
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Vaclav Havel, who died this month, led the charge for truth and freedom from the repression of the former Soviet Union.

Opinion by Jeffrey Sachs
Published On 28 Dec 2011
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The ICT revolution can provide means to achieve holistic healthcare in new and powerful ways.

Opinion by Jeffrey Sachs
Published On 30 Nov 2011
Doctor checkup

Globalisation effects all corners of the world, yet requires more government control, not less, says writer.

Opinion by Jeffrey Sachs
Published On 8 Oct 2011
New York Skyscrapers

In Bhutan, national policy emphasises increasing people’s happiness, rather than income.

Opinion by Jeffrey Sachs
Published On 10 Sep 2011
Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigme Thinley

Artificial political boundaries, global warming, and high fertility rates are worsening famine in the Horn of Africa.

Opinion by Jeffrey Sachs
Published On 6 Aug 2011
Displaced Somali women