The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced plans to establish a new office in Singapore, making its first presence in Southeast Asia and the 12th globally.
This initiative aims to deepen collaborations with governments, philanthropic organizations, and institutions across the region, focusing on advancing global health and development goals.
Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the new office underscores the Foundation’s commitment to working alongside countries and partners to help more people live healthy and productive lives.
It also seeks to accelerate progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Director for South and Southeast Asia at the Gates Foundation, Hari Menon stated, “As the Gates Foundation marks 25 years, we’re excited to strengthen our presence in Southeast Asia through Singapore.”
Singapore’s leadership in innovation and philanthropy makes it an ideal hub to help scale solutions that improve lives across the region and beyond.
Jermaine Loy, Managing Director of EDB, added, “We look forward to partnering with the Gates Foundation to scale impactful solutions across Southeast Asia and beyond, tapping on Singapore’s status as a hub for innovation.
Singapore’s strategic location and research ecosystem make it a strong platform for advancing healthcare, fintech, and AI innovations that can deliver meaningful impact across the region and the world.”
The establishment of the Singapore office reflects the Gates Foundation’s broader commitment to collaborating with countries and partners to enhance health outcomes and foster development, leveraging Singapore’s strategic position and robust research ecosystem to drive innovation and impactful solutions in the region.
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