Partnerships between philanthrocapitalists and donors: the case of Girl Hub. Issue 7 (3rd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shutt, Catherine Ann
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 31:Issue 7(2021)
• Page Start: 909
• Page End: 919
• Publication Date: 2021-10-03
• Subjects: Aid -- gender and diversity -- globalisation (inc trade -- private sector) -- accountability -- media; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2021.1938516
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Partnerships between traditional aid institutions and private sector actors have become an accepted feature of the international aid architecture. This paper explores the opportunities and challenges presented by such relationships through an analysis of Girl Hub, an operational partnership between Nike's philanthropic foundation and the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DfID). Despite both parent organisations sharing a commitment to girl empowerment and economic development, Girl Hub failed to achieve its founders' vision. Ultimately, the influence of the philanthropic organisation was mediated by DfID's accountability demands and culture clashes between individuals involved in the partnership.