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Victimele carităţii
Victims of Charity

Author(s): Linda Polman
Subject(s): Cultural Essay, Political Essay, Societal Essay
Published by: Institutul Cultural Român
Keywords: charity; caritate; charitable organizations; organizație caritabilă; underdevelopment; subdezvoltare; humanitarian action; acțiune umanitară; MONGO; Bill Clinton; democratization; democratizare; filantropie; philanthropy; internet; Olanda; Holland; Marea

Summary/Abstract: The Dutch journalist shows how and why international organizations whose aim is humanitarian actions in the regions worst affected by war or by various crises, and that have at their disposal funds equivalent to the world’s fifth economic power, have turned into very profitable business. Philanthropy has become a rich source of profit for heads, employees and companies alike involved in this activity.

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 67
  • Page Range: 21-24
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Romanian