June 18, 2012

My Trip to India

Sharing videos from my recent trip to India about the amazing people I met and places I visited.

June 24, 2012

HIV/AIDS & Avahan

The Avahan HIV prevention project is one of the success stories in India’s effort to reduce the spread of HIV. The program is targeted at millions of the people most at-risk for contracting and spreading the virus.

June 19, 2012

The Serum Institute Of India

On my recent trip to India I visited this impressive facility, which delivers high-quality, affordable vaccines around the world.

June 24, 2012

The Urban Health Initiative in India

I always look forward to visiting India for the opportunity to meet people who are benefiting from projects we’re supporting in key health areas, like family planning, polio eradication, and HIV/AIDS.

June 08, 2012

Can a Simple, Safe Childbirth Checklist Save Lives in Developing Countries?

I’m fascinated by the work of Dr. Atul Gawande, who is testing the use of a simple checklist to increase the maternal and infant survival rate during childbirth in developing countries.

June 08, 2012

Avahan: Winning Against HIV/AIDS in India

In India, a close-up view of the nation’s inspiring progress in preventing HIV/AIDS, including Swathi’s Women’s Group, a model of self-help and empowerment.

June 29, 2012

Daniel Yergin Replies to Bill’s Review of His Book, "The Quest"

Daniel Yergin, one of my favorite writers, comments on my review of his book "The Quest."

April 13, 2012

An Energy Briefing with Daniel Yergin: Market Dynamics & Natural Gas

Daniel Yergin talks with me about shale oil and other emerging resources that are shaking up the world’s energy markets.

April 16, 2012

An Energy Briefing with Daniel Yergin: Government Spending on Energy R&D

What's government's role in energy innovation? I spoke with expert Daniel Yergin about the different approaches of the U.S. and China.

April 17, 2012

An Energy Briefing with Daniel Yergin: Nuclear Energy

What role will nuclear power have in meeting the world’s growing energy needs while reducing carbon emissions? I talked with energy expert Daniel Yergin.

April 19, 2012

An Energy Briefing with Daniel Yergin: Opportunities for Developing Countries

How to meet the growing energy needs of the world’s two billion poorest people? I spoke with energy expert Daniel Yergin.

April 19, 2012

An Energy Briefing with Daniel Yergin: Understanding Energy Solutions

The future of energy: My wide-ranging talk with Daniel Yergin on why energy innovation is vital for the global economy and climate.

June 15, 2012

Q&A with Katherine Boo, Author of Behind the Beautiful Forevers

With its detailed depiction of life in one of Mumbai’s urban slums, "Behind the Beautiful Forevers" is one of those books that makes you wonder about the story behind the story. So I asked author Katherine Boo if she would answer a few questions.

May 09, 2012

Photo Gallery: Agriculture in Ethiopia

Agricultural progress is helping to improve the lives of small farmers in Ethiopia.

May 09, 2012

Ethiopia’s Agricultural Revolution

Watch this video clip from Bill’s recent trip to Ethiopia to learn about the successes helping small farmers increase crop productivity and connect to world markets.

May 08, 2012

Ethiopia: Exciting Innovations in Agriculture and Health

Despite a history of famine and disease, Ethiopia is on the leading edge of advances in agriculture and health that could serve as a model for the rest of Africa.

May 02, 2012

Photo Gallery: Ethiopia & Sorghum

In Ethiopia, preventing famine and fighting poverty may depend on a grain little known in the developed world: Sorghum.

June 29, 2012

A Conversation with Bill Gates about the Future of Higher Education

I shared my thoughts on shaping higher education today.

A Conversation with Bill Gates: Higher Education

A Conversation with Bill Gates: The Future of Online Courses

A Conversation with Bill Gates: The Role of Technology in Education

May 18, 2012

Microsoft CEO Summit: Innovation in Education

Watch a discussion with me and other education experts about the seeds of innovation taking hold in the U.S. education system.

March 12, 2012

Khan Academy on 60 Minutes

It's worth watching this 60 Minutes segment on Khan Academy. Proof that technology can have a dramatic impact on education.

March 09, 2012

College Completion Rates: Chronicle of Higher Education Data

View data on college completion rates from The Chronicle of Higher Education.