edited by Cynthia Sanborn and Felipe Portocarrero contributions by Ignacio Irarrazaval, Juan Carlos Jaramillo, Leilah Landim, Christine Letts, Gustavo Morales, Mario Roitter, Cristina Rojas, Eduardo Szazi, Shari Turitz, Rodrigo Villar, David Winder, Felipe Aguero, Silvia Marina Arrom, L. David Brown, Gonzalo de la Maza, Francisco Durand and Julio Guzman foreword by John H. Coatsworth
Harvard University Press, 2005 Paper: 978-0-674-01965-2 Library of Congress Classification HV110.5.P47 2005 Dewey Decimal Classification 361.74098
ABOUT THIS BOOK | TOC
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Latin America is a profoundly philanthropic region with deeply rooted traditions of solidarity with the less fortunate. Recently, different forms of philanthropy are emerging in the region, often involving community organization and social change.
This volume brings together groundbreaking perspectives on such diverse themes as corporate philanthropy, immigrant networks, and new grant-making and operating foundations with corporate, family, and community origins.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prologue
Philanthropy and the Social Deficit in Latin America
John C. Coatsworth
Editors« Introduction & Acknowledgements
About the Contributors
Section I: Latin American Philanthropy, Past and Present
1. Philanthropy in Latin America: Historical Traditions and Current Trends
Cynthia Sanborn
2. Social Catholicism and Voluntary Associations in Mexico
Silvia Arrom.
3. Volunteers and Donors: Patterns of Civic Engagement in Contemporary Peru
Felipe Portocarrero
4. Promoting "New Volunteerism" in the Brazilian Context
Leilah Landim
Section II. The Corporate Contribution: Social Responsibility in Changing Times
5. The Promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin America
Felipe Ag¿ero
6. INTERSECTORAL ALLIANCES AND THE REDUCTION OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION
7. Rosa Maria Fischer
7. Private Contributions to the Public Sphere: Corporate Foundations in Colombia
Cristina Rojas and Gustavo Morales
8. Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility in Peru
Francisco Durand
9. Corporate Social Action in a Context of Crisis: Reflections on the Argentine Case
Mario Roitter
Section III: Foundations and Frameworks: Building an Enabling Environment
10. Private Resources for Public Ends: Grantmakers in Brazil, Ecuador and Mexico
Shari Turitz and David Winder.
11. Too Much or Too Little? The Role of Tax Regimes in Promoting Philanthropy
Ignacio Irrarazaval, Julio Guzm¿n and ... Jaramillo?
12. Creating a Favorable Environment for Philanthropy and Civil Society in Brazil
Eduardo Szazi
13. Enabling Environments for Philanthropy and Civil Society: The Chilean Case. Gonzalo de
la Maza
14. Self-Regulation and the Legitimacy of Civil Society: Ideas for Action
Rodrigo Villar
Section V. Reflections from International Practice
15. Organized Philanthropy North and South
Christine Letts
16. Accountability, Legitimacy and Civil Society: A Comparative Perspective
L. David Brown
17. Strengthening Philanthropy and Civil Society Through Policy Reform: From
Proposals to Action
Merilee Grindle
