Publication

Partnership for Public Service Examines Foundations' Role in Effective Government

Publish Date:

03/16/2011

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The Partnership for Public Service, Inc., an RBF grantee, has published a report entitled Toward Common Ends: The Foundation Sector and the Federal Government. It addresses the issue of the philanthropic community's role in ensuring the government operates effectively, and was first examined at a Pocantico conference in October 2009.

Women Play Critical Role in Building Peace

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03/20/2012

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The world has been making progress in recognizing the importance of gender issues in conflict areas, but not enough has been done on the ground, according to the Peace and Security Funders Group's new report, Philanthropic Investments in the Emerging Field of Women, Peace and Security. The report examines the significance of empowering and protecting women in conflict areas and the urgency to fund these efforts.

The world has been making progress in recognizing the importance of gender issues in conflict areas, but not enough has been done on the ground, according to the Peace and Security Funders Group's new report, Philanthropic Investments in the Emerging Field of Women, Peace and Security. The report examines the significance of empowering and protecting women in conflict areas and the urgency to fund these efforts. It also provides an analysis of 2010 grantmaking data in the field.

Report Examines Use of Public Spaces by Youth in Egypt

Publish Date:

08/30/2011

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The John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at the American University in Cairo and Innovations in Civic Participation have released a report identifying the youth-led actions that culminated in the January 2011 revolution in Egypt. The report, Youth Activism and Public Space in Egypt, includes profiles of three youth-led organizations, and analysis of the roles of social media and public art.

The John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at the American University in Cairo and Innovations in Civic Participation have released a report identifying the youth-led actions that culminated in the January 2011 revolution in Egypt.

To Strengthen the Public Policy Research Environment in the Middle East, Long-Term Investments Recommended

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08/04/2011

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RBF grantee, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc. (CSIS) has published an analysis paper encouraging external institutions and government agencies to support a stronger public policy environment in the Middle East. CSIS's Middle East Program recommends that donors nurture the development of young leaders and the region's public policy environment by committing to long-term, sustained investments.

RBF Grantee Releases Report on Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy

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07/20/2011

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Most Albanian business leaders believe philanthropy helps to make their companies more successful, with 62 percent of the nearly 150 companies surveyed active in giving. Partners Albania, Center for Change and Conflict Management conducted a survey of philanthropic activity by Albanian enterprises. It recommends better tax incentives, more public recognition, and educating the public about corporate social responsiblity to bolster giving.

Most Albanian business leaders believe philanthropic activity helps to make their companies more successful, with 62 percent of the nearly 150 companies surveyed active in giving. Rockefeller Brothers Fund grantee Partners Albania, Center for Change and Conflict Management conducted a three-month survey of philanthropic activity by Albanian enterprises, and has published a report of its analysis and recommendations.

Public Financing of Elections Improves Participation, Report Finds

Publish Date:

07/07/2011

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The Campaign Finance Institute (CFI) has published a report, which confirms that a public campaign finance policy would improve election participation. The new report is based on analysis of public financing in six Midwestern states during the elections of 2006-2010.

Public Financing of Elections

Center for Governmental Studies Releases Report on Albuquerque's Public Campaign Financing

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03/28/2011

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The Center for Governmental Studies, an RBF grantee, has published a report analyzing the outcomes of Albuquerque, New Mexico's new "clean money" public campaign financing law. The report, Public Campaign Financing in Albuquerque: Citizens Win with Clean Money Elections, found that the law witnessed a reduction in excessive campaign spending, and that in the last two elections, eight of the city's 10 elected officials accepted public campaign financing.

The Center for Governmental Studies, an RBF grantee, has published a report analyzing the outcomes of Albuquerque, New Mexico's new "clean money" public campaign financing law.

RBF Grantee Publishes Action Guide for Local Elected Leaders

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03/15/2011

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RBF grantee the National League of Cities Institute, Inc. has released an action guide to help local elected officials more effectively promote constructive civic participation that leads to problem solving. Beyond Civility: From Public Engagement to Problem Solving presents seven principles along with best practices to help leaders strengthen democratic governance.

Grantee Releases Publication on China's Energy Trends

Publish Date:

01/27/2011

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The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars has released a special edition of their China Environment Series. This 11th issue focuses on major energy trends in China and examines the energy and climate relations between the United States and China.

The Japanese Garden at Pocantico

Publish Date:

05/15/2006

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The Japanese Garden on the hillside southwest of Kykuit was first designed during a time when there was great interest in the East, as well as a tremendous influx of new botanical material, especially from Asia, inviting experimentation in garden design.

The Japanese Garden on the hillside southwest of Kykuit was first designed during a time when there was great interest in the East, as well as a tremendous influx of new botanical material, especially from Asia, inviting experimentation in garden design. In December of 1908, while Kykuit and its surrounding gardens were being constructed, the Japanese Garden was designed by two artisans, Mr. Ueda and Mr. Takahashi (recorded are their surnames only) under the supervision of the landscape architect William Welles Bosworth.

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