Gates will donate 99% of his fortune to Africa by 2045, aligning with the Gates Foundation’s planned closure
With USAID slashed, Gates signals private leadership in global development
Key goals: end child mortality, fight disease, and reduce poverty across Africa
Partnerships in UP, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh show the foundation’s grassroots impact
Critics question unchecked philanthropic influence amid shrinking state roles
Gates’ giving may also serve legacy and tax goals — but it’s setting a high bar