Global Philanthropy Forum

Modern-day philanthropists are redefining the field to encompass all private means of financing positive social change. Panelists will include a corporate CEO from Nigeria, a Member of Parliament from Singapore, and a philanthropist from Brazil with afamily foundation—dynamic leaders solving problems and contributing to positive outcomes for the societies in which they live and far beyond. Whether it be to put their company to the service of social goals, to connect the public and civic sectors, or to devise strategic grantmaking programs, these leaders for change are having a profound impact in new ways. In the process they are changing both the definition and the practice of philanthropy.Special Address: Tony Elumelu, Heirs Holdings Limited; Founder, The Tony Elumelu FoundationCarol Civita, Philanthropist, Victor Civita FoundationLaurence Lien, Member of Parliament, Singapore; Chairman, Lien FoundationMark Kramer, Co-founder and Managing Director, FSG (m)

Judy Miller, Vice President and Director, Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize Steven M. Hilton, President and CEO, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Presentation of Prize to Richard Blewitt, CEO, HelpAge International Special Address: Robert Zoellick, President, The World Bank

Transparency, accountability and competence are essential to governance. And each has shot to the top of the public agenda wherever citizens demand that government provide public goods both reliably and equitably. What are the new ways in which the philanthropic sector can play a transforming role in promoting good governance? How can we encourage, strengthen and fulfill this role for philanthropy?Special Address: Tony Blair, former Prime Minister, Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn conversation with … Jane Wales

Philanthropy in Brazil has been traditionally conducted through corporations and grantmaking foundations have been rare. However, philanthropy and the social sector are evolving in Brazil as donors seek new ways to be strategic. Panelists will discuss ways that the public, private and social sectors are increasingly working together to build a more sustainable and equitable society.Marcos Kisil, President, Instituto para o Desenvolvimento do Investimento Social (IDIS)Daniela Nascimento Fainberg, Founder, Instituto GeraçãoFernando Rossetti, Director General, Grupo De Institutos Fundações E  EmpresasLuiz Ros, Manager, Opportunities for the Majority, Inter-American Development Bank (m)

Panelists will address the context and the role of the growing philanthropic sector in China and its effect in helping support and shape new socio-economic realities. Panelists will explore the issues in which philanthropy is engaged in China, as wellas where it can be uniquely effective. They will highlight areas that are ripe for collaboration, particularly for donors and grantmakers from the US. Discussion will also touch upon lessons learned from the evolution of philanthropy in China, andimplications for a changing social contract.Kara Hurst, Vice President, BSRDonghsu (Jaff) Shen, CEO, Fuping Development InstituteZhenyao Wang, Dean, Beijing Normal University One Foundation Philanthropy Research InstitutePaula Johnson, Director, Center for Global Philanthropy, The Philanthropic Initiative (m)

The global economic recovery continues at uneven speeds, with continued growth in developing nations and lingering difficulties in high-income countries. The scarcity of public resources at every level is accelerating a downward and outward transfer of duties, while at the same time the growing number of challenges that are global in nature require an upward and outward push. These trends can strengthen or weaken the ties that bind—the common understanding and allocation of responsibility that we call the social contract. The social change landscape is more fluid, diverse and global than ever before and so are the opportunities for positive change. New actors are proposing solutions that allow us to overcome the obstacles of rising political polarization, siloed approaches and more. The youngest among them, “NextGen,” are asking questions and driving initiatives that are challenging the status quo. Amadou Bahtar Ba, Chief Executive, Africa Media Initiative Tom Porteous, Deputy Dire

The global economic recovery continues at uneven speeds, with continued growth in developing nations and lingering difficulties in high-income countries. The scarcity of public resources at every level is accelerating a downward and outward transfer of duties, while at the same time the growing number of challenges that are global in nature require an upward and outward push. These trends can strengthen or weaken the ties that bind—the common understanding and allocation of responsibility that we call the social contract. The social change landscape is more fluid, diverse and global than ever before and so are the opportunities for positive change. New actors are proposing solutions that allow us to overcome the obstacles of rising political polarization, siloed approaches and more. The youngest among them, “NextGen,” are asking questions and driving initiatives that are challenging the status quo. Welcome by Jane WalesSpecial Address: Rajiv Shah, Administrator, USAIDPeter Rob