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Ten years of the Grantmakers East Group
In October, the Grantmakers East Group (GEG) held its tenth annual meeting in Kiev, Ukraine, on the theme of ‘Response to Change’. The event provided an opportunity to share and discuss the main findings of …
That which does not kill us …
‘That which does not kill us,’ advises the ancient Chinese proverb, ‘makes us stronger.’ Market discipline kills many a business, but leaves the survivors stronger. Electoral discipline kills many political careers, but leaves the winners …
Diaspora giving and equitable development in Mexico
One of the effects of globalization has been the increasing movement of people, often unskilled labour, to neighbouring countries. Canada and the US, for example, receive large numbers of undocumented migrants from the Caribbean, Mexico …
Meeting needs by establishing rights
Twenty years ago I went to Uganda with Action on Disability and Development (ADD), which was funded by Comic Relief, to see how best to support disabled people. They were at the bottom of the …
From passive to positive: opening up to foreign NGOs in China
China’s opening up to the outside world, which began in the late 1970s, has embraced not only diplomatic relations and the economy but also many other aspects of Chinese society. Foreign NGOs working in China …
Social justice philanthropy: introducing the series
Everyone is talking about social justice philanthropy. But what is it? What does it look like? Why is it important? Where has it come from, what does it do, what might it achieve – and …
NGO self-regulation: enforcing and balancing accountability
Increasing visibility and increasing criticism, among other factors, have led to growing pressure on NGOs to be more accountable, both from within and outside of the sector. One increasingly prominent means of doing so is …
Why did Interfund close?
With the news that Interfund had closed, there was a sense of loss, sadness and even anger that such an important resource could be lost. An increasing number of NGOs have closed their doors in …
Horizontal Philanthropy (2)
An article in the June edition of Alliance introduced the notion of horizontal philanthropy – poor people helping others in need – contrasted with the more conventional and visible vertical philanthropy from rich to poor. …
International Finance Corporation – Financing the “missing middle”
The UN Year of Microcredit has focused attention on the many international partnerships – including some built at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group – that have …
