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    The Role of Philanthropy in Conflict Prevention

    Philanthropy News Digest Jun 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lauren Bradford, writing for PhilanTopic, discusses the various ways that philanthropists can play a part in assisting conflict prevention. • The author mentions that this issue isn’t…

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    Will Humanitarian Tech Do More Harm Than Good?

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jun 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • New technology in the humanitarian sector has the potential to introduce harm to unstable environments. Humanitarian innovators need to be mindful of this and take precautions. …

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    Reduction Of Global Poverty Has Slowed Once Again

    The Brookings Institution Jun 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to the World Poverty Clock, and others, global poverty reduction is slowing down. · How can philanthropy play a role in solving such a large-scale issue?…

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    Scaling Local SDG Implementation Through City Leadership

    The Brookings Institution Jun 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Government officials from cities around the world propose creating specific agendas for cities to take local action and scale implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. · How…

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    The Age of Digital Interdependence

    United Nations Foundation Jun 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · As the rise of digital technologies begin to offer new opportunities and more ways to connect around the world,  the United Nations Foundation addresses the importance of…

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    The Intricacies of Place-based Philanthropy [Audio]

    GivingThought Jun 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast, Rhodri Davies and Adam Pickering discuss the relationship between philanthropy and place, covering issues such as civic philanthropy and how we think about new communities…

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    Five Perspectives on Philanthropy and Democracy

    Giving Compass Jun 26, 2019

    A majority of Americans say living in a democracy is important, but many feel that the institutions that define our country are getting weaker. Additionally, philanthropy is receiving more scrutiny…

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    What You Need to Know About Citizen Science

    Scistarter Jun 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Anyone can participate in citizen science, and participants can contribute to high-quality learning experiences and the advancement of scientific research.  • Citizen science can help breach…

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    How Money Can Buy Happiness in Africa

    Devex Jun 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • For those struggling to afford bare necessities, money is a significant barrier to well-being and happiness.  • What is the cutoff point where money no longer makes…

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    The History of America’s Political Divide [Audio]

    NPR Jun 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this episode of Hidden Brains, experts discuss the long history of America’s political divide and the benefits and problems associated with it.  • How can…

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    Philanthropy Must Leverage Government Capacity In Developing Countries

    Stanford Social Innovation Review

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andrew Stern, writing for Stanford Social Innovation Review, discusses why social programs need support of local governments to be sustainable. However, some government bodies are ill-equipped…

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    Scaling Up Multilateral Development Banks to Reach the Global Goals

    Brookings Jun 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Multilateral development banks (MDBs) can play a central role in helping the world reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals. • How can bank shareholders play a…

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