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Sustaining Youth Participation In Knowledge Production Processes – Journal of Youth, Peace & Security (Issue 2)
The Journal of Youth, Peace and Security is edited, peer-reviewed and published by the members of the YPSRN. While the first issue of the Journal was written entirely by YPSRN members, this second is
Unleashing the Power of Philanthropy for Inclusive Development
The time has come for philanthropy to fully leverage its distinct potential and unleash its capacity to cultivate a society that is just, equitable, and sustainable. While philanthropy has always pla
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Power Dynamics in Foreign Aid
This report summarizes efforts by an international team of academics and practitioners to reflect on changing power dynamics in foreign aid through a series of one-on-one consultations, workshops, an