Stories, software and strategies to help nonprofits do the social web
David Brooks' column pulls no punches about the failure of development efforts in Haiti and the unpredictability of international development generally. His recommendation -- It’s time to promote locally led paternalism. In this country, we first tried to tackle poverty by throwing money at it, just as we did abroad. Then we tried microcommunity efforts, just as we did abroad. But the programs that really work involve intrusive paternalism. These programs, like the Harlem Children’s Zone and the No Excuses schools...
January, 18 2010 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves
Startup thinking for the social sector. Code to help nonprofits do the social web. Plus photography.
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