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Introduction. Historical tradition of charitable giving in BRIC countries New amounts and types of giving. Behind New Global Philanthropy. Culture and religion Political change Economic liberalization New wealth Greater inequality External influences. Russia.
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Introduction • Historical tradition of charitable giving in BRIC countries • New amounts and types of giving
Behind New Global Philanthropy • Culture and religion • Political change • Economic liberalization • New wealth • Greater inequality • External influences
Common Themes Things are happening: • wealth creation combined with inequality • greater giving • evolving laws, tax and regulatory systems gradually becoming more accommodating but long way to go • greater institutionalization of giving • greater organization of philanthropic sector
Common Themes • Primary focus on charity Education and training as bridge to social change/philanthropy • Elements of philanthropy-democracies, i.e. Brazil and India, more likely to support social change, advocacy • Difficult to separate personal, family and corporate philanthropy • Lack of legitimacy in eyes of public and of state
Challenges • Improving legal and regulatory regimes and bureaucratic practices • Creating standards • Improving transparency • Building civil society • Enhancing legitimacy