Ruud Lubbers

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Ruud Lubbers born?May 7, 1939
2. When did Ruud Lubbers die?February 14, 2018
3. How big is Ruud Lubbers?Social security reform, privatization, sustainable development, economic revitalization
4. What is the academic affiliations?Tilburg University, Harvard University (John F. Kennedy School of Government)
5. What is the distinction?Youngest Prime Minister of the Netherlands at age 43
6. Who was Ruud Lubbers?Ruud Lubbers was a Dutch politician who led the Netherlands as Prime Minister for more than eleven years. He later helped refugees around the world as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

Privatization: The process of transferring ownership of a business or industry from government to private hands.
Globalization: The increasing interconnectedness of the world's economies, cultures, and populations.
Humanitarian: Someone who is actively involved in promoting human welfare and social reform.