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AGN – marching on optimistically
In the world of philanthropy networks, the African Grantmakers Network (AGN) is a very new one. What is its vision and what is needed to realize it? What will it take to make this new …
African Grantmakers Network Assembly
What is different about African philanthropy compared to ‘northern’ philanthropy? That was one of the most debated questions at this landmark conference, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, 29 October – 2 November. It was also …
‘It’s our turn to eat’: reflections from the AGN
The opening plenary of day two of the African Grantmakers Network Assembly, held 29 October to 2 November in Johannesburg, South Africa, focused on youth – or, more specifically, on the relationship between elders and …
African Grantmakers Network Assembly: What’s new? Now? Different?
At the outset let me say that these blogging notes are my own impressions of key themes emerging from a fantastically rich African Grantmakers Network Assembly experience. I am not aspiring to cover the entire …
African philanthropy on the move: celebrating the AGN Assembly
Over the last several months, I have had the pleasure of being part of the organizing team for the Second Biennial African Grantmakers Network (AGN) Assembly – What’s New? What’s Now? What’s Next: Growing African …
Accountability in a changing world: reflections from the AGN Assembly
The prominent role large foundations are increasingly playing, along with various high-profile initiatives encouraging giving, have drawn public interest to philanthropy more than ever. This renewed attention has brought with it new responsibilities, just as …
WINGS: Consultation on accountability kicks off in Africa and Arab region
In Cairo in September, WINGS brought together 29 network members from Africa and the Arab region for a workshop on ‘Improving the Accountability of International Philanthropy’. Co-hosted by the Arab Foundations Forum, the workshop kicked …
Report shows high levels of giving among South Africa’s wealthy
The majority of South African high net worth individuals (HNWIs) are involved in giving. However, the amounts they give are relatively small, their involvement with the organizations they support is limited, and most of their …
African Grantmakers Network – What’s New, What’s Now, What’s Next?
South Africa’s economic heartland Johannesburg, or Jozi as it is fondly known by locals, will be in celebratory mood when it hosts the 2012 African Grantmakers Network (AGN) Assembly at the end of October. The …
Interview – Gathuru Mburu
‘Failure to recognize the need for biodiversity in family farming in Africa is the cause of the food problems most African countries face today.’ In just a few decades, a green revolution radically increased global …
