Aid is almost always viewed in terms of one-way traffic, from virtuous north to impoverished south. But the rise of super-wealthy philanthropists in emerging economies is forcing a rethink of that loaded dynamic. This series of reports highlights the growing role of the new humanitarians, but also explores how beyond their sizeable cheque books, there is a rich tradition of local community giving that the formal aid sector has ignored.
Posted on: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 08:26:28 +0000