Ford Foundation president: It’s possible to make investments with social and financial returns

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Aug 8, 2022 - 09:20

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Squawk Box interviewing of one of my favorite leader, Darren Walker.
I hope more foundation leaders and CEOs can follow this route!

Ford Foundation president: It’s possible to make investments with social and financial returns

Five years ago, the Ford Foundation took $1 billion from its endowment and started on a mission to make investments that address significant social issues while making a good return. Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to provide an update.

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Ford Foundation president: It’s possible to make investments with social and financial returns

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10. Are you advancing or impeding progress toward SDG No. 10: Reduce inequality among countries?

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11. Are you advancing or impeding progress toward SDG No. 11: Make cities safe and sustainable?

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