Caroline Fiennes
Director of Giving Evidence: encouraging /enabling charitable *giving* based on sound *evidence*. Wrote acclaimed book, It Ain't What You Give. FT columnist.
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Dying 15 years younger: the difference between rich and poor in Oxford
We talked to people from one of the most deprived wards in Oxford, a city with a vast gap in life expectancy between rich and poor
Caroline Fiennes
Dismal poverty & ill-health, even right next to the dreaming spires:
"Dying 15 years younger: the difference between rich and poor in Oxford"
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Maths and tech specialists need Hippocratic oath, says academic
Exclusive: Hannah Fry says ethical pledge needed in tech fields that will shape future
Pom Wonderful Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick Give $10 Million to Aspen Institute (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, Plan International receives $12 million for global programs for girls, and two universities land large donations.
WeWork Founders’ Charitable Gift Pledge Sets New Bar
The commitments by a younger generation of corporate founders aligns personal and business missions
The evidence ecosystem in South Africa: growing resilience and institutionalisation of evidence use
The evidence ecosystem in South Africa: growing resilience and institutionalisation of evidence use
Campbell Systematic Reviews : Vol 15 , No 1-2
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2018 was another record-breaking year for Brits seeking EU passports
Many Brits are now scrambling to find ways to remain in the bloc. For many, that means getting a second passport.
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Caroline Fiennes
Surely the no. Brits applying for citizenship of other EU countries is a great measure of popular confidence in the UK's future - like consumer confidence. Why don't media report this every month? -
It doesn't look good
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Apply Now: World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program
If you are a Ph.D. student of Sub-Saharan African descent who is interested in a career in development, submit your application now to become a WBG Africa Fellow! Deadline: November 15, 2017.
The Telegraph’s poll figures on suspending parliament are misleading
The Telegraph claimed a majority of people support the suspension of parliament. The figure was in fact 44%. There are other problems with this poll.
UK economy shrinks for the first time in six years
The UK economy contracted by 0.2% between April and June, its worst performance since 2012.
Caroline Fiennes
Hey economists: the gov't's new VAT system (MTD) requires many SMEs to get new accounting s/ware for their Q2 VAT return, which is hard/slow, so probably loads of SMEs are delaying invoicing to buy time. (I am.) That'll skew the Q2 figures. @PJTheEconomist
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Women's Month | South African Government
Caroline Fiennes
You know how we get International Women's DAY? Well, in South Africa, women are celebrated for a whole MONTH! This month, in fact, with a particular National Women's DAY today.
They are way ahead.
Happy month, South African women!
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More Stringent, the Better? Rationing Car Use in Bogotá with Moderate and Drastic Restrictions
Abstract. Rationing car use based on license plate number has become a popular policy in several cities around the world to address traffic congestion and air
Goldilocks Toolkit
IPA collaborated with the Center for Effective Global Action to gather lessons from more than a dozen non-profits and social businesses on how to successfully monitor and evaluate social programs. By highlighting best practices and providing lessons...
CART Principles
Over the last two decades, nonprofits and social enterprises have faced increasing pressure to prove that their programs are making a positive impact on the world. This focus on impact is positive: learning whether we are making a difference...