Full Description
Challenging commonly held perceptions of philanthropic organisations, this book brings together a range of interdisciplinary contributors from across the globe to explore the most pressing issues facing those working in and with philanthropy and education. It focuses on the increasing influence of new philanthropic actors on the global education sector, offering a thorough insight into the topic.
This engaging book explores actor relationships in philanthropic and educational spaces, and examines different types of philanthropy, including corporate, family and state giving, as well as examining the latest trends in the field. Chapters build on research from the Global North/Global South, offering a wide range of perspectives on philanthropy and education in Africa, South America, North America and the Middle East. New actors, new partnerships and new roles emerging in philanthropic engagement with the education sector are highlighted, offering insight into innovative approaches to finance and the impact of public-private partnerships.
Suggesting key areas of discussion for future research, this discerning book is a vital read for development studies, philanthropy and globalisation scholars. It also contains critical analysis of the role of philanthropic organisations working in the education space for policy-makers looking to understand the field in more depth.
Contents
Contents:
1. Introduction to Philanthropy in Education: Diverse Perspectives and Global Trends
Arushi Terway
2. Philanthropic and impact investors: private sector engagement, hybridity and the problem of definition
Prachi Srivastava and Robyn Read
3. The IEFG: role of a philanthropic affinity network within global education
Megan Haggerty, Bronwen Magrath and Gordana Kelava
4. Tackling the global education crisis: the UBS Optimus Foundation's use of social finance
Maya Ziswiler and Arushi Terway
5. Education and philanthropy in the Middle East and North Africa
Natasha Y. Ridge, Susan Kippels and Elizabeth R. Bruce
6. The global growth of higher education philanthropy and fundraising
Noah D. Drezner
7. Collaboration in development between U.S. foundations and African universities
Fabrice Jaumont and Teboho Moja
8. A will in search of a way: philanthropy in education in Peru
Matthew D. Bird and Vicente M. León
9. Corporate social responsibility and education reform in Brazil: a critical analysis
Heitor Santos
10. Interrogating corporate philanthropy in education: the case of Nigeria
Inyang Udo-Umoren
11. New philanthropy and global policy networks in education: the case of Argentina
Iván Matovich and Alejandra Cardini
12. Concluding thoughts: new philanthropy, age-old problems
Natasha Y. Ridge
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