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Introduction to philanthropy in education: diverse perspectives and global trends
In recent years, the changing landscape of philanthropic actors engaging
in the development sector and the call for their active involvement in
achieving the Sustainable Development Goals have prompted renewed
discussions ...
New philanthropy and global policy networks in education: the case of Argentina
This chapter describes how new philanthropy and global networks are
starting to influence Argentina’s education policy. Since a new administration took office in 2015, a significant political shift has welcomed new
political ...
The global growth of higher education philanthropy and fundraising
Individuals and cultures are generous around the world. Yet, formal
philanthropy given by individuals manifests differently in diverse contexts, with various practices and traditions impacting giving (Bekkers,
2016). ...
A will in search of a way: philanthropy in education in Perú
The ingredients for strong and strategic institutionalised philanthropy
exist in Latin America: charitable traditions, rapid wealth creation from
the global commodity boom and weaker than expected state social services
(Hauser ...
Concluding thoughts: new philanthropy, age-old problems
As Northern philanthropic foundations, particularly those from North
America, have extended their reach and activities into the Global South, it
is clear that many of the problems that have historically plagued the ...
Interrogating corporate philanthropy in education: the case of Nigeria
Upon independence from colonial rule, education held promise and hopes
for the African continent. Yet, the rapid pace at which the sector grew did
not sustain dreams of more schools, teachers, learners and innovations. ...
Education and philanthropy in the Middle East and North Africa
In North America and Europe, philanthropic foundations established
by individuals, families and corporations have been operating in the
education sector for over one hundred years (Arnove, 1984; Berman,
1983; Eikenberry ...
From science as "development assistance" to "global philanthropy"
(Routledge, 2017)
This chapter reconstructs the main lines of evolution of science for development highlighting some initiatives that targeted infrastructure, health, capacity building, natural resources, international trade and competitiveness. ...
La raison sociale de la philanthropie : entre la faiblesse de l´État Providence, le don et l´argent
(Universidade Federal de Sergipe, 2011)