The Challenges of matching private sector donations to the humanitarian needs and the role of brokers (RV of 2009/36/TOM/ISIC)
Author: Tomasini, Rolando ; Stapleton, Orla ; Van Wassenhove, Luk N.INSEAD Area: Technology and Operations Management Series: Working Paper ; 2010/41/TOM/ISIC (revised version of 2009/36/TOM/ISIC) Publisher: Fontainebleau : INSEAD Social Innovation Centre (ISIC) 2010.Language: EnglishDescription: 25 p.Type of document: INSEAD Working Paper Online Access: Click here Abstract: Based on prior research, we identify the advantages and disadvantages of different types of corporate donations to humanitarian response efforts. We focus on the cash donation process of corporate donors to humanitarian organizations in the aftermath of a disaster. We find that in this context of high uncertainty and information asymmetry that the appeals and donations process presents significant challenges to both the donor and the recipient organizations. We discuss the role of broker organizations in addressing these challenges and expediting the donation process. We also suggest areas for further research on this topic. Previous title: Challenges of matching private sector donations to the humanitarian needs: the role of brokers - Tomasini, Rolando;Stapleton, Orla;Van Wa - 2009 - INSEAD Working Paper| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Based on prior research, we identify the advantages and disadvantages of different types of corporate donations to humanitarian response efforts. We focus on the cash donation process of corporate donors to humanitarian organizations in the aftermath of a disaster. We find that in this context of high uncertainty and information asymmetry that the appeals and donations process presents significant challenges to both the donor and the recipient organizations. We discuss the role of broker organizations in addressing these challenges and expediting the donation process. We also suggest areas for further research on this topic.
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