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This chapter reflects on the controversies and challenges of philanthropy. It addresses the issues of the application of new technologies to philanthropy, such as AI, blockchains and cryptocurrencies. It considers new metrics and tools for assessing the impact of philanthropy. The importance of government and regulation is discussed. The manner in which philanthropy is a global phenomenon is described. A future research agenda is outlined.
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Dodgson, M., Gann, D. (2020). Controversies and Future Challenges. In: Philanthropy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38017-5_5
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