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Move fast and mend things

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The super-rich are hoping to get money to the needy faster, says Avantika Chilkoti

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Move fast and mend things

The super-rich are trying new approaches to philanthropy

They are hoping to get money to the needy faster, says Avantika Chilkoti

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Power to the people

No-strings philanthropy is giving charities more decision-making power

Organisations on the ground know best how money should be spent

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Cut out the middle man

GiveDirectly does what it says on the tin

Cash hand-outs can transform communities

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Giving it away

A growing industry is emerging to make philanthropy simpler

Donors want a quicker, easier way to give

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Asian values

Philanthropy in Asia is becoming more professional

But that is not making it more like giving in the West

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Nerds and cool kids

The “effective altruism” movement is louder than it is large

And there are big questions about whether it will continue

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A mixed bag

The future of philanthropy will involve a mix of different approaches

The main issue is persuading the rich to give at all

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