As at 31st December 2011 there were approximately 2,733 foundations in France. The number of foundations increased by 60% (72% by value of assets) between 2001 and 2010. Total assets...
There are 5,000 charitable foundations in Italy, 12% of which are family foundations. Italy has almost 260,000 registered nonprofits that serve 26 million people. The largest grantmaker in Italy is...
A study has analysed levels of philanthropic freedom in 13 countries across the world. Philanthropic Freedom: A Pilot Study aims to help countries identify policy changes that will encourage...
A growing trend of impact-focused investors is emerging from developing countries, according to the recent Global Philanthropy Forum, held in California, USA. Between 2002 and 2013, the GDP of...
We bring you a round-up of corporate social responsibility activities across the world, from tackling obesity in over 200 countries to empowering women entrepreneurs in Asia.
Nine new people have signed The Giving Pledge ‑ the philanthropic effort initiated three years ago by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates, where individuals promise to devote...