Categorie - Setting the scene
In the first week of the online discussion we explore the concepts of domestic resource mobilisation and claim-making.We look at the trends, opportunities and challenges in this regards and formulate the main points of discussion for the coming weeks.
Change the Game in Brazil: ‘The West can learn from how we do things here!’
Merely a month ago Brazil was in the spotlights as the host of the World Cup and in two years time the South American country will organise the Olympic Games. Important signs of the strong economic growth that Brazil has managed to maintain over the last decade. However, poverty is still rife in the country. To some it is therefore incomprehensible that the country spends billions of dollars on the preparation of these events while at the same time there are still so many people living below the poverty line. What role can local fundraising and claim-making play in the fight against poverty? Are Brazilians willing to share their newly gained wealth?
Raising funds with Bollywood actors
During the Change the Game debate Vice Versa explores the opportunities and challenges of local fundraising and claim-making in practice on the basis of several case studies. Today we take a look at India. Are people willing to contribute to development in their society or are there issues that keep them from doing so?
Georgina Kwakye: ‘The diaspora plays an important role in local fundraising’
During the Change the Game debate, Vice Versa examines how local fundraising and claim-making can be stimulated. According to actress and presentor Georgina Kwayke, the diaspora should not be overlooked as important players in this field. ‘Development should emanate from countries themselves and the diaspora plays a vital role as ambassador of development.’
Change the Game; What’s Next?
The Dutch development sector is (modestly) celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Is it time to retire, or should we continue? And if so; in what way? With shrinking development budgets on one side of the spectrum and a globally rising middle class on the other, domestic resource mobilisation and claim-making are presented as the future of international development. But what exactly does this approach entail? What are the challenges and opportunities concerned with it? This first contribution of the Change the Game online debate formulates the main points of discussion for the coming weeks.