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The power of leadership can easily be taken for granted. That’s why we bring businesses, governments, and people together every year to recognize outstanding global leadership at BCIU’s Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Awards Gala. Past honorees include Alex Gorsky of Johnson & Johnson, Ajay Banga of Mastercard, and Marillyn Hewson of Lockheed Martin. This year, BCIU will honor Henry Kravis from KKR at our virtual gala on December 8.

In this commentary, Chow Kiat Lim, Chief Executive Officer of GIC and 2023 Eisenhower Global Citizenship Award Recipient discusses the need for long-term investment to help solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

Addressing hunger goes far beyond food distribution — it requires navigating the root causes of the food system disruptions that magnify vulnerability. Interconnected global challenges, such as conflict and natural disasters or constraints on sustainable development, make solving food insecurity incredibly complex. As these factors increase pressure on already vulnerable communities, building resilient food systems and ensuring sustainable solutions requires a multifaceted approach.