You're currently viewing:
Emerging economies
2013 Brazilian Philanthropy Forum: we want more, better and faster
The 2nd Brazilian Philanthropists Forum, organized by the Global Philanthropy Forum (GPF) and IDIS, took place on 24 October in São Paulo. Attendance had grown to 186 participants from a little over 150 last year. …
Brazilian Philanthropy Forum 2013: everything is in motion in Brazil
Held on 24 October in São Paulo by IDIS (Institute for the Development of Social Investment) in partnership with the Global Philanthropy Forum, the 2nd Brazilian Philanthropy Forum was an exciting and overwhelming event, gathering …
Inviting nominations for the Second Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize
The Second Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize will be awarded to an individual who has demonstrated remarkable leadership, creativity and results in developing philanthropy for progressive social change in an emerging market country or countries. Sound …
Emerging Societies – Emerging Philanthropies International Forum: So much in common with each other
The Emerging Societies – Emerging Philanthropies International Forum in Peterhof, Russia brought together around 60 representatives from 14 emerging countries in which philanthropy, corporate social responsibility and impact investments are developing rapidly: Belarus, Brazil, China, …
Emerging Societies, Emerging Philanthropies International Forum: Different countries, different philanthropic infrastructures, similar problems
In China the number of foundations has tripled in the last few years. It seems a lot, doesn’t it? It seems that the sector is evolving even though there are only around only 3,000 foundations …
Striking commonalities between countries where philanthropy is still emerging
The Alliance Breakfast Club for the March special feature on philanthropy in emerging market countries featured a formidable female panel of experts from many different corners of the globe. Guest editor Maria Chertok, Executive Director …
Brazil needs to promote a better legal environment for philanthropy
Brazil has experienced significant wealth growth in the last two decades, and has now reached the status of the 7th largest economy in the world, with the 11th largest number of millionaires (according to the …
Future World Giving: a positive narrative on the future of global philanthropy
What do the momentous social changes around the world mean for the future of giving? We are living through a time of monumental social change: the world’s global middle classes are set to grow by 165 …
Who do you think should win the Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize?
The shortlist for the Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize was announced on Friday 1 March. Whittling a staggering 41 extremely impressive entries down to a list of 18 eligible candidates and just seven finalists (or eight, …
The need for financial literacy
Brazil is a country with mild winter, which means that for a Brazilian to hit the slopes and learn how to ski, he or she needs to be able to travel, and therefore gets to …
