China adopted a capitalist system in the 1980s, and they went from a 60% poverty rate to 10%. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes 1980s adopt capitalist
The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow. Bill Gates globalinternetsquare Change image and share on social
Governments will always play a huge part in solving big problems. They set public policy and are uniquely able to provide the resources to make sure solutions reach everyone who needs them. They also fund basic research, which is a crucial component of the innovation that improves life for everyone. Bill Gates basicbigcomponent share on social
Most poor people live in the poorest countries. Bill Gates countrylivepeople Change image and share on social
When I left Barcelona, staying in Spain was an important factor in my decision to join Madrid. I did not have to change country or learn a new language, adopt a different sort of lifestyle, and so on. Luis Figo adoptbarcelonachange Change image and share on social
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Latin America moved decisively away from military rule and toward civilian democracy. Stephen Kinzer 1970s1980samerica Change image and share on social
Just as it is important in Latin America to discuss ideas that come from North America, I think it is interesting for North Americans to discuss ideas that come from Latin America or Africa and do not insert themselves into capitalist interests. Paulo Freire africaamericaamerican share on social