The Business of Philanthropy
The Business of Philanthropy – a series of conversations with thought and action global leaders hosted by Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at the University of Cambridge, exploring the changing nature of philanthropy within and from the emerging markets.
Episodes
44 episodes
Tsitsi Masiyiwa; A conversation with Badr Jafar
Tsitsi Masiyiwa, Co-Founder & Chair of Higherlife Foundation and Badr Jafar discuss the evolution of strategic philanthropy, human capital development, and collaborative models for impactful giving in Africa.
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22:47
Laurence Lien; A conversation with Badr Jafar
Laurence Lien, Co-Founder and founding CEO, Asia Philanthropy Circle and Badr Jafar discuss strategic collaboration, philanthropy's role in climate action, and building a robust philanthropic infrastructure in Asia.
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22:10
Razan Al Mubarak; A conversation with Badr Jafar
Razan Al Mubarak, President of The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Badr Jafar discuss global environmental priorities, nature-based solutions, and inclusive climate action.
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19:58
Belinda Tanoto; A conversation with Badr Jafar
Belinda Tanoto, Board of Trustees' Member of Tanoto Foundation, and Badr Jafar examine the evolving landscape of philanthropy in Asia, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships, innovative approaches, and the next generation's role i...
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11:39
HRH Sultan Nazrin Shah; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
HRH Sultan Nazrin Shah, Deputy King of Malaysia, and the Ruler of Perak, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, examine the urgency for good governance to better manage the flow of philanthropic capital, and p...
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12:11
Shayma Al Sabah; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Shayma Al-Sabah, Founder of Give, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, examine the intersection of the power of youth and technology and its impact on philanthropy in the MENA region.Also a...
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Episode 36
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27:30
H.E Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo; A conversation with Badr Jafar
H.E. Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo, Founder of Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the role of music and the arts in philanthropy.Also available on YouTube. Foll...
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Episode 36
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34:32
Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani, President and Founder of the Arab International Women's Forum, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategy Philanthropy, discuss the role of women in economic, political, and social development in the Ara...
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Episode 35
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28:06
Darren Walker; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the correlation between social justice and philanthropy.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:...
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Episode 34
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17:39
Naina Subberwal Batra; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO of AVPN, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss strategic philanthropy in Asia and the introduction of crypto tools to support nonprofits.Also available on YouTube. F...
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Episode 33
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24:54
Dr. Wladimir Klitschko; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Dr. Wladimir Klitschko, Founder of the Klitschko Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss philanthropy in Eastern Europe and the importance of sports and education in empowering youth.
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Episode 32
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32:39
Yue-Sai Kan; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Yue-Sai Kan, Founder of Yue-Sai Kan China Beauty Charity Fund, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the history and the future of philanthropy in China.Also available on YouTube. Follow the l...
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Episode 31
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31:04
Professor Muhammad Yunus; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Professor Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Laureate & Founder of Grameen Bank, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the role of social businesses in solving global challenges.Also available ...
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Episode 30
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24:51
Masami Sato; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Masami Sato, the founder and CEO of B1G1, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss building bridges between business and non-profits to boost social impact on communities.Also available on YouTub...
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Episode 29
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20:44
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the correlation between socioeconomic development and the arts, and some of the differences in phi...
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Episode 28
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26:57
Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, CEO of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the intersections between technology, medical research, and philanthropy.Also available on Yo...
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14:07
Sanjit Bunker Roy; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Sanjit Bunker Roy, Founder of the Barefoot College, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the impact of indigenous knowledge, grassroots projects, and scaling the “Gandhi Model” of social impact on co...
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Episode 27
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30:25
Fadi Ghandour; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Fadi Ghandour, Executive Chairman of the Wamda Group, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the crucial role of entrepreneurship in marginalized communities and ways to strengthen the interactions bet...
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Episode 26
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25:14
Kathleen Chew; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Kathleen Chew, director of the YTL Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the role of education in changing lives and corporate philanthropy within Southeast Asia. Also availab...
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Episode 25
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31:12
Sir Ronald Cohen; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Sir Ronald Cohen, Chairman of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment and The Portland Trust, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the role of financial investments in enhancing social outcom...
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Episode 24
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24:27
Fady Jameel; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Fady Jameel, Vice Chairman of Community Jameel, Founder and Chairman of Art Jameel, and Deputy President and Vice Chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy discuss the Jameel family...
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Episode 23
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23:36
Lord Karan Bilimoria; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Lord Karan Bilimoria, Founder of Cobra Beer and the Cobra Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the intersection between business principles and the practice of philanthropy in emerging ma...
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Episode 22
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22:30
Rasha Alturki; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Rasha Alturki, CEO of Alnahda Society, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss Alnahda's role in supporting women's socio-economic empowerment, and the shifts in the nature of philanthropic activity in ...
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Episode 21
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21:28
Dr. Mo Ibrahim; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Dr. Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chair of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, speak about the governance of philanthropy, the intersection of technology and philanthropy, and how priva...
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Episode 20
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30:52
Achim Steiner; A Conversation with Badr Jafar
Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy discuss the future of development and development financing, including the role of technolo...
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Episode 21
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18:35