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Sachs Receives ‘Inspiration’ Award

Prof. Jeffrey Sachs receiving the Inspiration award at the United Nations.

Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute, received the Dag Hammarskjold Inspiration Award of the Dag Hammarskjold Fund for Journalists at the United Nations on Nov. 13. He joins a list of recipients that includes UN Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson, Her Majesty Queen Noor, and Mia Farrow, among others.


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Willy
12 years ago

I do not doubt Mr. Sachs’ good intentions. Having read his “End to Poverty” gave me a slightly bitter taste in the mouth. He adheres too strongly to Anglosaxon capitalism to truely do something that works fot the poor countries. Nevertheless the prize is deserved for his efforts.

Murat
Murat
12 years ago

One of the greatest economists and mentors of all times… Peacemaker, humanist, brave, compassionate … I guess Dr. Sachs doesn’t need the Nobel Peace Prize. He is a real hunter… who hunted millions of hearts in the planet!

Susana
Susana
12 years ago

This man deserves the Nobel Peace Price for everything he’s done to alleviate the suffering of the poor. Truly, he is under-appreciated in his time.

Gocha Goguadze
Gocha Goguadze
12 years ago

Our Congratulations to the best Economist in all over world as so as to outstanding Journalist and Writer.
Sure that rather that soon we will be congratulate You with Noble Prize.