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The long tail of charity

“The few that dominate” vs. “The long tail” One of the most important influences behind the creation of betterplace.org was Chris Andersons theory of “the long tail”, which over the past weeks have come to our mind again and again. First for those of you who don’t know what the theory of the log tail [...]
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Not just a drop in the ocean

Summer is coming and it is going to be hot. Fortunately we have enough to drink. However, this is not the case everywhere, so we would like to introduce you to a project that is doing something about it! Viva con Aqua is more than just a drop in the ocean. By providing clean drinking [...]
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Accountability counts – but make sure, its the right kind

Earlier this week I attended an inspiring 2 day workshop at the Berlin Civil Society Center. The topic was “Exploring Mutual Accountability“ and some of the top CEOs and program directors of the large development INGOs (Oxfam, Terre des Hommes, Care, World Vision, Welthungerhilfe etc.) were present, as well as leading civil society think tanks [...]
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Dead Aid

„In the past fifty years, over US$ 1 trillion in development-related aid has been transferred from rich countries to Africa. … but has (this) made African people better off? No, in fact …the recipients of this aid are worse off; much worse off. Aid has helped make the poor poorer, and growth slower.“ This is [...]
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