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Jonathan Kifunda on the challenges of returning to his community from an international NGO
Jonathan Kifunda

Oral reporting and other innovations can be better, fairer and easier on grantees
Rachel Kimber

I’m intrigued by the National Civic League’s effort to map the entities working to create a healthier democracy across my large and sprawling country.
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An ever-present danger of deliberative democracy is that a government may host a citizens’ assembly or jury, and then ignore its recommendations.
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Here's where you can find conversations on localizing climate solutions, from philanthropy to the grassroots
Ben Wrobel

As foundations wait on federal DAF legislation, some are taking matters into their own hands and taking back control from donors
Kaila Philo

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