In the News: Philanthropy in Question
Peter Buffett, son of billionaire and philanthropist Warren Buffett, wrote an op-ed for the New York Times on what he calls “Philanthropic Colonialism,” the transplantation of successful ideas into a […]
Examinations of humanitarianism, charity, and development in Africa, whether from NGOs operating on the continent, foreign aid from outside of Africa, or philanthropists based anywhere in the world.
Peter Buffett, son of billionaire and philanthropist Warren Buffett, wrote an op-ed for the New York Times on what he calls “Philanthropic Colonialism,” the transplantation of successful ideas into a […]
by István Tarrósy
It is good to read Dr. Kemedjio’s comments, which may allow us to continue thinking about the topic raised in my original piece. To be able […]
Introductory note by CIHA Blog Editorial Assistant, Bangirana Albert Billy: The press release ‘Africa: GAVI Alliance significantly expands private sector involvement in saving lives’, published on AllAfrica.com, presents a […]
by Cilas Kemedjio
Dr. Tarrósy’s piece brings to light interesting information, especially about the production of Western NGOs as well as Hungarian sensibilities. Hungary is a net receiver of European […]
by István Tarrósy
Increasing attention has been paid to Sub-Saharan humanitarian projects across the NGO sector of Hungary for some years. This may have come with the country’s accession to the […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dear Readers, the below is the first post of a three-part series on the moral economy of resource extraction, with its attendant violent commodification of people’s lives. In […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check out our four contributions to In the News, following on the controversy surrounding Kony 2012. They include practical suggestions for Westerners involved in aid work […]
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