Thursday, March 22, 2007

Carlos Slim Helus view point of Philantropy



Philanthropy new view point

“Third-richest man say he won’t act like Santa Claus”



Gift Wrapping

Last week there was an interesting article in Philantrophy News Digest about the third-richest man; Carlos Slim Helú, who believes that “businessmen can do more good by building solid companies than by acting philanthropically”.

Regarding the way Gates and Buffett act in this field he argues: “Our concept is more to accomplish and solve things, rather than giving — that is, not going around like Santa Claus”…