Globalization of Philanthropy
Description
Understanding global civil society and the effects that globalization has on giving and organizing. The legal, regulatory and cultural considerations for philanthropy, volunteerism, and civil society organizations that work transnationally.
The rise of transnational crises, capital mobility, demographic changes, and new technologies have deep effects on human development. Donors are now operating across borders and have an important impact on local, national, and global policy making. The increasing role and influence of private donors highlight important questions about the legitimacy, accountability, and power of these rising agents of local and global changes. In this course, we will discuss the emergent trends in global philanthropy and reflect on a possible research program to further understand under which condition global philanthropy is effective in influencing local and global public policy making?
In the first part of the course, we will discuss the concept of philanthropy in a global context. Should philanthropy be understood as a fixed concept or in relation to its historical context? In the second part of the course, we discuss five emerging areas of concern for global philanthropy: (1) the southern emergence of global philanthropy, (2) the role of gender, (3) the effect of technology, (4) the politics of philanthropy, and (5) the new political economy. In the last session of the course, we will reflect back on our initial discussions on the meaning of global philanthropy and the ways in which we can move forward its study.
Available 24 hrs. on VOD after the class has been recorded on campus, VOD service charge $50 per course, per term.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.
The rise of transnational crises, capital mobility, demographic changes, and new technologies have deep effects on human development. Donors are now operating across borders and have an important impact on local, national, and global policy making. The increasing role and influence of private donors highlight important questions about the legitimacy, accountability, and power of these rising agents of local and global changes. In this course, we will discuss the emergent trends in global philanthropy and reflect on a possible research program to further understand under which condition global philanthropy is effective in influencing local and global public policy making?
In the first part of the course, we will discuss the concept of philanthropy in a global context. Should philanthropy be understood as a fixed concept or in relation to its historical context? In the second part of the course, we discuss five emerging areas of concern for global philanthropy: (1) the southern emergence of global philanthropy, (2) the role of gender, (3) the effect of technology, (4) the politics of philanthropy, and (5) the new political economy. In the last session of the course, we will reflect back on our initial discussions on the meaning of global philanthropy and the ways in which we can move forward its study.
Available 24 hrs. on VOD after the class has been recorded on campus, VOD service charge $50 per course, per term.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Carleton University
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: PANL5305, PADM5872
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.