A Global Statesman Solving Big Problems

Jul 31 , 2019 | Social Good

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For 14 years, Goh Chok Tong was Singapore's Prime Minister. Today, he serves as the country's Emeritus Senior Minister, and uses his skills as a global statesman to find solutions to some of our greatest challenges. James Chau sat down with him to talk about climate change, poverty, and people - and what we can all do to create a world that is fairer and more equitable. Here are some highlights from that conversation. 

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