Government
Why Bureaucrats Defend Democracy
Civil servants are more likely to resist authoritarianism when they are supported by peers, ombuds offices, and professional associations.
Tag: Latin America
Government
How Inclusion Builds Democracy
Brazil's commitment to social inclusion and equity has boosted its young democracy.
Food
Transforming Organic Certification
Mexico's participatory guarantee systems are empowering small-scale farmers to compete with larger certified organic producers.
Government
From Fighters to Custodians
In the heart of the Colombian jungle, COMUCCOM fosters reconciliation through community-led rebirth and collective action.
Government
The Peace Laboratory
After Colombia's civil war, the government reinstituted state authority in remote jungle regions by working with community leaders to satisfy local needs.
Philanthropy & Funding
The Struggle to Make Corporate Philanthropy Inclusive
A Brazilian law to promote more inclusive corporate philanthropy failed to direct more money to underserved communities.
Social Enterprise
Continuous Transformation to Serve the Mission
Forty years ago, FUNDES launched to serve small enterprises in Latin America. The organization had to reinvent itself many times to survive but continues to support the region’s economic and social development. | Open access to this article made possible by the University of Geneva
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Leadership
Further Reflections on “A More Collaborative World”
Answering questions occasioned by discussing their SSIR en Español article.
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Sites of Practice
In times of crisis, artistic praxis should be part of the change we wish to see.