Global development 2.0 can philanthropists, the public, and the poor make poverty history? /

"Celebrates the transformative trend within international aid of super-charged advocacy networks, mega-philanthropists, and mass public involvement through Internet charitable giving and increased overseas volunteering and offers lessons to ensure that this wave of generosity yields lasting and...

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Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Brainard, Lael, Chollet, Derek H.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2008.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Summary:"Celebrates the transformative trend within international aid of super-charged advocacy networks, mega-philanthropists, and mass public involvement through Internet charitable giving and increased overseas volunteering and offers lessons to ensure that this wave of generosity yields lasting and widespread improvements to the lives and prospects of the world's poorest"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:viii, 244 p. : ill.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.