Rising Bharat Summit 2025: US Economist Jeffrey D Sachs To Share Wisdom At Leadership Conclave

Sachs is a professor at Columbia University, where he was formerly director of The Earth Institute. He worked on the topics of sustainable development and economic development.

He is director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University and president of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

In 2004 and 2005, Sachs was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time. He was also named one of the “500 Most Influential People in the Field of Foreign Policy" by the World Affairs Councils of America.

From 2000 to 2001, Sachs was chairman of the Commission on Macroeconomics and Health of the World Health Organization (WHO), and from 1999 to 2000, he was a member of the International Financial Institution Advisory Commission established by the United States Congress. Sachs has been an adviser to the WHO, the World Bank, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the International Monetary Fund, and the United Nations Development Program.

The Rising Bharat Summit brings together visionary leaders, policymakers, industry pioneers, and changemakers to plan India’s journey toward global economic and industrial leadership. It serves as a platform to explore transformative strategies, understand emerging market dynamics, and highlight key drivers shaping India’s growth across various sectors. The summit fosters dialogue, collaboration, and actionable insights, empowering stakeholders to seize opportunities, drive innovation, and contribute to India’s rise as a global powerhouse in the “Amrit Kaal" era.