Policy

Ford Foundation

November 2007 -

Combating poverty and promoting justice and democracy are the primary forces behind the largest philanthropic foundation in the world: the Ford Foundation.

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Every euro well worth it in cultural and art exchange

October 2007 -

Culture as part of development cooperation is not a luxury, says Paul Voogt, head of communications of the Amsterdam Tropenmuseum.

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Karim Rida Said Foundation

October 2007 -

The Karim Rida Said Foundation has three focal points: education, development and culture.

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Ambitious three-year plan for the African art sector

September 2007 -

The African world of culture is rapidly changing. Playwright and activist Mike van Graan coordinates a task force with a big programme.

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Improved Spanish understanding of Africa with Casa África

September 2007 -

The cultural centre Casa África in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has as its mission to counterbalance the negative image of African refugees in Spain.

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Rockefeller Foundation

September 2007 -

The Rockefeller Foundation, established in 1913, these days devotes particular interest to globalisation.

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Culture and development: for better value!

August 2007 -

Paul Faber, curator Africa at the Amsterdam Tropenmuseum on culture and development: "Creativity is contagious."

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Wonder selection threatens Machu Picchu

August 2007 -

On Friday 13 July 2007, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains of south-eastern Peru was voted one of the seven wonders of the modern world. There is concern that the rising visitor numbers could irreparably damage the site.

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Open Society Institute

August 2007 -

The brainchild of American billionaire and political activist George Soros is working on an autonomous and innovative arts sector.

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Aga Khan

July 2007 -

Culture and support for Africa, Latin America and Asia is not the preserve of governments. Large private funds with their own cultural policy operate worldwide. In the past decade the Aga Khan Development Network has grown into one of the largest philanthropic organisations in the world.

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