The Bellagio Initiative: Future of Philanthropy and Development in the Pursuit of Human Wellbeing
Website: http://bit.ly/qPQfVj
BELLAGIO, Italy, August 08 /2011 Rockefeller Foundation
The initiative, jointly led by the Institute of Development Studies IDS , the Resource Alliance and the Rockefeller Foundation aims to find new forms of collaboration between philanthropists and development experts
High-level summit will be held at the Rockefeller Bellagio Centre, Italy, from 8-22 November 2011
the Bellagio Initiative will produce:
· A Timeline of Philanthropy, providing insights into the phenomenal growth of private giving.
· A Mapping of the Philanthropic Sector, revealing who the big private donors are today, what they spend their money on and which countries benefit most from their giving.
· A Framework for Action, focusing on building partnerships, across regions and sectors, for the promotion of human wellbeing……….”


