Del i serien NORRAG Series on International Education and Development

Philanthropy in Education

Diverse Perspectives and Global Trends

Inbunden, Engelska, 2019

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-11-04
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieNORRAG Series on International Education and Development
FörlagEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN9781789904116

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Contents:1. Introduction to Philanthropy in Education: Diverse Perspectives and Global TrendsArushi Terway2. Philanthropic and impact investors: private sector engagement, hybridity and the problem of definitionPrachi Srivastava and Robyn Read3. The IEFG: role of a philanthropic affinity network within global educationMegan Haggerty, Bronwen Magrath and Gordana Kelava4. Tackling the global education crisis: the UBS Optimus Foundation’s use of social financeMaya Ziswiler and Arushi Terway5. Education and philanthropy in the Middle East and North AfricaNatasha Y. Ridge, Susan Kippels and Elizabeth R. Bruce6. The global growth of higher education philanthropy and fundraisingNoah D. Drezner7. Collaboration in development between U.S. foundations and African universitiesFabrice Jaumont and Teboho Moja8. A will in search of a way: philanthropy in education in PeruMatthew D. Bird and Vicente M. León9. Corporate social responsibility and education reform in Brazil: a critical analysisHeitor Santos10. Interrogating corporate philanthropy in education: the case of NigeriaInyang Udo-Umoren11. New philanthropy and global policy networks in education: the case of ArgentinaIván Matovich and Alejandra Cardini12. Concluding thoughts: new philanthropy, age-old problemsNatasha Y. RidgeIndex