DisruptED: How The Clinton Global Initiative Is Driving Global Change

 

In a world grappling with multifaceted challenges, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) has been at the forefront of fostering global partnerships and initiatives with its focus on inclusive economic growth and recovery. On this episode of DisruptED, host Ron J. Stefanski sits down with Milan Batt, Senior Manager of Global Inclusive Economic Growth and Recovery at the Clinton Global Initiative. The conversation revolves around the recent annual CGI conference and the numerous commitments made by global leaders to address pressing issues such as health equity, climate resilience, and economic growth. Milan highlights the achievements of CGI over the past decades, noting that they have reached 500 million people worldwide with solutions and resources to enhance their lives.

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