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Bill Gates presents Living Proof in Paris

Remarkable progress is being made in development. Here's proof.

In Paris on April 4, 2011, Bill Gates, in partnership with ONE, launched Living Proof, a showcase of stories and statistics that are too often ignored - the incredible progress being achieved by some of the world's poorest people.

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87% of people in the world today have enough food to eat and lead healthy lives – up from just 76% in 1970

Fact: 87% of people in the world today have enough food to eat and lead healthy lives – up from just 76% in 1970

Due to a combination of smart policies and aid, increased trade, and investments in agriculture.

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