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Review of the Year

This time last year we stuck out our necks and made ten predictions for philanthrocapitalism in 2012. So how did we do? 1. Greater scrutiny of the 1%. We were right that the US presidential election would focus attention on the role of wealthy donors in shaping the political agenda through their cash donations to […]

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Shakira speaks out

Shakira is the rising star of celebrity philanthrocapitalism. The Colombian pop star, who started her foundation at the age of 18 to help child refugees created by the country’s internal conflict, is currently in El Salvador, urging the presidents of 22 Latin American countries to develop a comprehensive plan of action to boost early childhood […]