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At GPF 2012, Business and Philanthropy Mingle ‘Toward a New Social Contract’
For the past decade, the Global Philanthropy Forum has served as a catalyst for social change by bringing together donors and social investors with global leaders in business and government. This year’s forum is built around the theme “Toward a New Social Contract." In a recent interview, Jane Wales, president and CEO of the Global Philanthropy Forum and the World Affairs Council, discusses the shared value agenda.
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The Power to Give Strategically: Indian Philanthropy Forum by Dasra
The opulent Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai set the stage for high-net-worth individuals, socially-conscious investors and foundations, and corporate leaders to discuss the state of strategic giving in India. According to keynote speaker Matthew Bishop of The Economist, a “good billionaire” is increasingly becoming defined as one who, Bill Gates-style, thinks twice before simply writing a check.
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Narratives Are Not Enough
Many of you have been tracking the aftermath of the 60 Minutes report about Greg Mortenson?s non-profit, Central Asian Institute (CAI), the allegations of mismanagement and misrepresentations in his book, Three Cups of Tea. It shows how critical it is to collect actual data on how organizations impact poverty. How can we increase transparency?
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Advancing Healthcare With the BoP: To Emerging Markets and Back Again
What happens when a large U.S.-based multinational company wants to get a product to market in the BoP? For Pfizer and GE, the approach is two-fold: part market-based and part philanthropic but both closely linked to market objectives of the firms.
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- Health Care, Social Enterprise