Mr. Pfeffermann represented MERC as a speaker at the Philanthropy in Global Health – Governance and Effectiveness Criteria conference hosted by the Basel Institute on Governance in Basel, Switzerland on April 10, 2008.
The presentation, Changing Perspectives on Global Health Philanthropy: Governance Challenges,
focused on some of the governance challenges which confront
philanthropic funders whose grants are intended to further development
in low-income countries, especially in the area of health care. An
examination of these challenges is especially timely because of the
large amounts of funding extended and their rapid, continuing,
increase. The presentation also dealt with the quality of management of
non-market institutions, both funders and implementing organizations,
and how some common problems can be remedied. The emphasis was on
capacity-building, both within foundations and the non-market
organizations which they fund.
Use the links below to download a pdf version of Changing Perspectives on Global Health Philanthropy: Governance Challenges.
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